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Data, compliance key to successful technology-enabled advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... changed drastically with the implementation of AI. "Applying Padua's AI quality assurance capability called Aqua meant those people didn't lose their jobs. They moved to the front of the funnel, and now they're involved in discussions with advisers ...

Emerging markets progress from consumption to innovation: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... more compelling reasons to invest outside of developed markets. "The USD has historically been a safe haven from risk. People are reassessing some of that to some extent, because, already, it's such a well-held asset class. Already, USD equities ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... said. "The way that Australians think about retirement is changing and the demand for this solution is a testament to that. People want more personalisation and flexibility in their retirement planning and MLC Retirement Boost gives them this, while ...

Vital Business Partners names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... said. "VBP is also passionate about being a great place to work and providing career development opportunities for its people, which I strongly believe in." VBP currently has around 300 clients and over 1500 team members, spread across offices in Sydney ...

Buyer beware: Private credit as a defensive play

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
Financial advisers grapple finding a meaningful place for private credit in portfolios as investment experts urge them to carefully consider the risks of making it part of the defensive allocation. The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association ...

Future Fund makes two new appointments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... qualified appointees will ensure our sovereign wealth fund can continue its strong record of returns for the Australian people," Chalmers said. Trafford-Walker is a highly experienced investment professional with over 30 years in institutional financial ...

QIC Ventures helps raise $25m for defence tech company

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... Australian Defence customers in the region. Olsen commented: "Queensland gives us the ability to attract and retain the people we need to build globally competitive technology here in Australia, and the support from QIC and the Queensland Government ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference. According to estimates from the International Labour Organisation, some 50 million people globally face modern slavery conditions. For investors, it means being cognisant of modern slavery hiding deep inside ...

North expands adviser support with new hire

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... advisers and platform support. "Kristen's appointment reflects our commitment to continuing to invest in North and in the people who work closely with advisers to help their businesses thrive," Maloney said. Lennis-Harvey joins from United Health ...

InterPrac targets First Guardian victim, disputes AFCA ruling

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... InterPrac is really just trying to delay paying compensation to investors," he said. "I act on behalf of a large number of people invested in Shield and First Guardian. But my concern now is that all InterPrac complaints with AFCA, which I understand ...