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Tech bubble top of mind for super funds in 2026: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... fund members are reaping artificial intelligence-fuelled returns, 83% of investment teams believe the AI tech bubble is a big concern compared to 46% of global investors. Some 77% think that the S&P500 will finish the year at an all-time. But about half ...

DC funds "leaving member money on the table": Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
In a recent global peer study conducted by the Thinking Ahead Institute (TAI), defined contribution (DC) pension funds said they are concerned some members are not saving enough for retirement. The study found 60% of respondents are concerned their ...

Advisers want to boost client book by 36%: CFS

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
While financial advisers have marginally increased the number of clients on their books to 112 on average, they aspire to serve 36% more, a new Colonial First State (CFS) survey finds. Advisers on average have increased the number of clients served ...

Prevention of Shield, First Guardian-like events the focus from here on: Mulino

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
Establishing a framework to prevent disasters like the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund from happening again will be the focus moving forward, minister for financial services Daniel Mulino told the Financial Advice Association Australia ...

Conaghan holds ASIC accountable for Shield, First Guardian mess

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... heels in, saying that while ASIC is a "very strong regulator with lots of power", it lacks direction. "[ASIC's] become too big and too confused about its focus," he said. One Senate Inquiry has recommended splitting up ASIC - which Conaghan endorses. ...

Advice sector looks to offshore talent to bridge skills gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... plenty of entry level roles. "FAAA's Career Centre is where not only do people post jobs directly, but it also scrapes the big sites like Indeed and SEEK and so forth. There are roles out there. They're getting harder to find. I think that's ...

Why risk advice is on the verge of collapse: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... Authorisation Manager (RAM) changes that came as a result of that, [as well as] increased product complexity, have been a big contributing factors." The FAAA has also been a strong advocate against up-front premium discounting, but ultimately, the main ...

Scaling practices depends on AI: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
The financial advice industry cannot rely on hiring more advisers to scale practices, rather it needs to prioritise the adoption of new technology that will also help meet unprecedented demand for advice over the next five years, this year's Financial ...

FAAA launches digital client identification tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... environment," FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood told the 2025 FAAA Congress in Perth. Over the last few weeks, Abood pointed to a "big win" for the advice sector following two years of closely working with the Attorney-General's Department and AUSTRAC ...

HNW investors prioritise trust and human connection: Praemium

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... that focuses on the whole picture. These advisers help clients navigate not just investments, but family, legacy, and life's big transitions." "Technology can't replace the human element in providing financial advice, but it can help you find the time ...