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Treasury launches retirement phase consultations

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... superannuation package. Super Members Council (SMC) chief executive Misha Schubert commented that well-designed best practice principles and new transparency measures will help ensure retirees have access to great retirement solutions and exceptional ...

WT Financial's Investco makes acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
The joint venture between WT Financial (WTL) and Merchant Wealth - Investco - has announced a fresh acquisition and the establishment of its second "Hubco". Titan Advice Group (TAG) - which was formed as the first Hubco in April - has announced the ...

ASX flags up to $35m in additional operating costs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
The ASX has flagged it expects to be hit by additional operating expenses of between $25 million and $35 million because of ASIC's inquiry. In June ASIC announced a fresh inquiry into the ASX, focusing on its overall governance, capability, risk ...

New chief executive takes IFPA helm

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
... the association, it's about refining it to meet the current needs of our professional community, especially those in practice who are time-poor and outcome-focused." Wilson said she welcomes the opportunity to step into the role. "As one of the oldest ...

ASIC calls out trustees 'passing the buck' on super switching

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
ASIC fired a stern warning to superannuation funds about "passing the buck" to financial advisers and shedding responsibility for overlooking dodgy investment options as the fallout from the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund mounts to ...

CALI launches review of Life Code

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has appointed Peter Kell to lead an independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code). The review will begin on 1 October 2025. The Life Code sets enforceable standards life insurers agree to uphold ...

Special feature: Shaping private markets

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... infrastructure What has changed is that technology now allows firms to consolidate and aggregate data in revolutionary ways. In practice, custodians are becoming integrators-joining fragmented data sources and linking public and private market signals. ...

Advisers overlook hype, embed AI in practice: Investment Trends

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... agnostic, and another 9% are unsure of their ideal setup. In terms of technology spend, this calculated to be $38,000 per practice. The number of platforms used by advisers on average has dropped from 2.2 last year to 2, with 71% of new client flows ...

Fitzpatricks advice GM resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... the private wealth subsidiary Fitzpatrick's Advice Partners. In her new role, Fabig will focus on assisting the group's practice principals with business planning, performance monitoring, and the development and execution of growth initiatives. Fairweather ...

Buyers demand HNW advice practices: Radar Results

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... emphasis on structured, well-governed businesses that operate like a corporate entity, rather than a traditional advisory practice.