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New 100% tariffs on China: Another TACO moment?

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... with neither side backing down. But will US President Donald Trump once again "chicken out"? Trump roiled investor confidence last week by threatening to whack 100% tariffs on China as it plans to restrict its rare earth mineral exports. What began as ...

AZ NGA acquires majority stake in Geographe Financial Group

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... raising up the next generation of advisers," he said. "The firm provides a truly integrated advice service, giving confidence to clients who have a dream for a better and richer life, and we are excited to expand our relationship and assist with the ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... an important juncture," CBA chief economist Luke Yeaman said. Yeaman said with private activity rebounding, consumer confidence climbing, and house price movements, the Australian outlook has strengthened. Yet, he said, the path ahead is finely balanced ...

Insurers design framework for dealing with mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... customers more affordable premiums while still offering access to meaningful protection that gives Australians the confidence to take life on," Acenda chief executive, individual insurance Gerard Kerr said.

ASIC slams licensees' lax offshoring governance

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
... sophistication. All licensees must proactively review governance frameworks and address issues that threaten to undermine public confidence in their business and in turn, the financial system," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. "ASIC will continue ...

Annual ReCALIbrate recipients named

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... Perth. CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt said: "We've seen the ripple effect of ReCALIbrate firsthand; from the confidence it builds in women advisers to the way it changes conversations across the industry." "That's why we've expanded the program ...

ASIC raises alarm on auditor independence, conflicts of interest

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... breach reports with ASIC. ASIC commissioner Kate O'Rourke said auditor independence underpins stakeholder trust and confidence in the audit process and the reliability of the financial information being audited. "Unfortunately, our review found that ...

Aware Super launches digital advice tool for retirees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... stream, choose an investment option and model different income and spending scenarios. Users will be given an "income confidence score" to see how their plan measures up to their goals. The tool can also estimate Age Pension eligibility, include a spouse's ...

Vast majority of advised Australians "tangibly" better off: FAAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... and time saved on financial decisions. "Good financial advice isn't just about the numbers. It's about giving people confidence, support, and a sense of control, even when times are tough," FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood said. The quantitative study ...

Centuria Bass names new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... also have our sights set on a LIT and further retail products. Their skillsets are complementary, and we have every confidence David and Yehuda will continue the business' strong growth" said Borten and Goh. Centuria Bass has grown its assets under management ...