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

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
Although financial advice is not part of the group that will fall under the upcoming anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reform, an expert told the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress advisers may be caught ...

Sequoia boasts of 'good governance' despite ASIC action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
Sequoia Financial Group's chair has told shareholders that "good governance remains central" to how it operates and confirmed it is in talks with Netwealth and Macquarie over their decision to bar InterPrac advisers. Addressing its annual general ...

HNW investors prioritise trust and human connection: Praemium

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
A recent study by Praemium and CoreData indicated trusted expertise and human connection are paramount concerns among high-net-worth (HNW) investors. Despite the rise of AI solutions and digital tools, the study indicated 36% of HNW investors rank trust ...

ETF Shares reduces management fee

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
ETF Shares has reduced the management fee for its ETFS Magnificent 7+ ETF (ASX: HUGE), effective immediately. The management fee will be cut from 0.29% to 0.19%, with ETF Shares saying the move reinforced its commitment to delivering value for Australian ...

Betashares expands platform offering with JPMAM partnership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
Betashares has collaborated with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) to expand the offerings available on its Direct investment platform. This expands the platform's offerings beyond just Betashares' managed portfolios to include strategies from third-party ...

SMC makes recommendations to safeguard super

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) has called for stronger protections to prevent consumer harm from high-risk super switching. The call comes as the corporate regulator continues to launch legal action against those involved in the collapses of Shield and ...

Estimated CSLR levy comes in at $127m for FY27

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is estimating the sub-sector levy to be payable by the financial advice industry in FY27 will be $126.9 million - but that doesn't account for First Guardian and Shield. In total, the initial estimate ...

Macquarie terminates more options

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
Macquarie yesterday announced it is terminating several investment options within its SMA Model Portfolio over the coming weeks. Three options each offered by Activam and Boutique Wealth Australia will shutter on November 30 and December 15 respectively. ...

Jarden ramps up Australian equities team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
Jarden has bolstered its Australian equities team with a wave of new appointments across research and sales. Blake Dowsett has joined the investment manager as a director of equities, leading coverage of insurance and diversified financials. He brings ...

JANA deepens bench with six principal promotions

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
JANA Investment Advisers has elevated six senior leaders, deepening its bench across investment consulting, research and operations. The promotions come after the recent appointments of the firm's new heads of sustainability, infrastructure and ...