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RBA 'alert' to impact of tech on the economy: Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... said she is feeling optimistic about the change that technology can bring in terms of productivity and lifting living standards for Australians. "I think most people would agree that there is a great deal of opportunity for innovation and productivity ...

Praemium partners to offer more global options

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
... servicing, Praemium believes the integration will consolidate cross-border fund distribution and ensure the highest standards of asset safety. Additionally, Vestima will support the transition of selected funds from the OneVue client migration; Praemium ...

AMP lifts advisers' efficiency game with Grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
... valuable new investment menu that helps advisers meet the diverse needs of their clients while maintaining the highest standards of service."

ESG labelling could 'destabilise' super system: RIAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
... products, prevent greenwashing upfront, and ensure that funds claiming to be sustainable are genuinely meeting those standards. "It's about setting the rules before the money is invested, not cleaning up afterwards."

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
... expertise, and oversight," Binance said. "We remain dedicated to working alongside regulators to uphold the highest standards as the digital asset industry evolves." Binance Australia has 28 days to nominate external auditors for AUSTRAC's consideration ...

Winners named in annual IMAP Managed Account Awards

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... Potter. Commenting, Potter noted that there were more entrants this year than ever before, increasing the quality and standards of the profession. "We are demanding ever higher standards of ourselves as a profession and this is reflected in the standard ...

ASIC freezes assets of First Mutual Private Equity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... including accountability, transparency, fairness and responsibility, we pride ourselves on synthesising the highest standards of trust, service and professional conduct," the website reads. The firm has eight active unit trusts listed on its website ...

Anti-hawking exemption for advisers a 'silly carve out': SCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... coordinated approach is required. However, Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson, who confirmed that the association did not make a submission to the consultation, said the removal ...

ASIC turns spotlight on direct life sales

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
... linking sales staff pay to compliance and customer satisfaction measures. Insurers must also apply consistent quality standards to retention calls and streamlining cancellation processes, ensuring clear criteria for identifying inappropriate pressure ...

Leaders push for overseas skills recognition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
... Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) India in an attempt to bridge the adviser gap in November 2024. One of the main goals of the MoU was to support ...