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Rainmaker's John Dyall to retire

STAFF WRITERS  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... insights useful to super funds, advisers and platforms alike. "We will all miss his special talents, unique insights, professional experience, data snooping skills, story-telling gifts, and the team camaraderie he brought to us all," the company said. ...

New funds distribution firm launches

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
Australian funds distribution firm Continental Funds Group (Continental) has announced its formal launch to the domestic wholesale and institutional investment market. Led by founder and managing director Angus Coote and three experienced distribution ...

ASIC takes SMSF auditor to court for continuing work despite ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... concerns including breaches of auditing and assurance standards, breach of independence requirements, continuing professional development obligations, or for not being a fit and proper person to remain an approved SMSF auditor. "SMSF auditors are crucial ...

Government cracks down on financial abuse via coerced directorships

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... initial consent to appointment. "Victim-survivors often face resource constraints or other difficulties in obtaining professional advice to challenge these liabilities. As a result, victim-survivors may turn to bankruptcy as a near-term solution instead ...

TelstraSuper members caught off guard by Direct Access closure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
As it prepares to merge with Aware Super, TelstraSuper is closing its Direct Access option - and some members aren't happy about it. Last week, TelstraSuper informed members that Direct Access would be closed to new investments from this week. The ...

Entireti partners with Striver to shore up talent

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
... attracting and developing new entrants was in the group's heritage, as many firms within its network have mentored professional year (PY) advisers. He described the partnership as a reflection of the group's desire to take on a leadership role in growing ...

Diverged focus for HNWs presents adviser opportunity: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... goals - while leaning on advice and making informed decisions with family and legacy in mind." Meanwhile, the use of professional advisers has risen, with 26% of HNWs now advised, controlling $1.41 trillion or 35% of assets, as investors now prioritise ...

PPS Mutual appoints head of distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... Waller will lead PPS Mutual's distribution strategy, strengthen adviser relationships and expand the reach of its professional insurance offering. Pillemer helped established and grow PPS Mutual in Australia in 2013. He is the co-founder of the now-defunct ...

Advisers may be caught by new AML/CTF reforms: Expert

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... is to help the government catch the "bad guys", as it realises lawyers, accountants, financial advisers and other professional service providers tend to better understand their clients than banks, as he outlines how advisers may need to refresh their ...

AusSuper exec finds new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
An AustralianSuper investment professional has departed the nation's largest super fund to establish a fintech aimed at protecting seniors and their finances. David Choi resigned after four years in the role of director of options within the portfolio ...