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FAAA fights to reignite Dixon inquiry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
Although the Senate Committee Inquiry into Dixon Advisory was expected to lapse due to the election, the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is shedding light on the possibility of resuming the process. FAAA general manager of policy, advocacy ...

One third of advisers use 'Big 3' platforms: Rainmaker

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... In the aligned segment, there were 17,866. At the end of June, AMP, now rebranded as Entireti, was the largest financial advice brand with 955 registered advisers. But this is down 84 advisers compared to last year. ASX-listed Count is in second place ...

ASIC bans investment scammer

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... ASIC found he used a false identity and fraudulent bank accounts to establish a business which illegally offered financial advice and financial services. Further, the business website falsely claimed the relevant company representatives held an AFSL. ...

Investments, advice complaints jump 18%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
Investments and financial advice complaints jumped 18% in the 2025 financial year, thanks to the failures of United Global Capital, Shield Master Fund, First Guardian Master Fund and Brite Advisors. This is according to the Australian Financial Complaints ...

Financial services workers earn 12% pay rise

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... controlling for full-time roles, with men outnumbering women 2:1 in roles earning over $200,000," Dickason said. In the financial advice sector, a financial planner in Sydney can earn between $95,000 and $140,000, while a senior financial planner can ...

Younger Aussies want personalised financial advice: CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
New research conducted by the peak body of life insurance indicated close to half of young Australians want financial advice on life insurance, but only one in 10 receive it. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said more Australians between ...

Adviser exodus puts retirement savings at risk: CPA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... propensity of retirees to leave their super funds and seek higher investment returns through risky investments, expert financial advice is needed now more than ever," he said. Unless urgent action is taken to reverse the increasing shortage of advisers ...

IFS recovers $226m in unpaid super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2025
... easier to identify and act on non-compliance sooner." IFS provides support in unpaid super recovery, as well as financial advice, and consulting services to some industry funds. Furthermore, IFS said it is investing in technology and automation to enhance ...

Padua Solutions buys up data provider

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUL 2025
... "Joining Padua presents an exciting opportunity to further enhance how our data insights drive positive outcomes in financial advice and financial services," Williams said. "Together, we will continue innovating to deliver unparalleled value and insights ...

Rainmaker names new executive director of research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025
... "His appointment highlights our commitment to delivering superior industry-based research across superannuation, financial advice and investment management while strengthening our strategic engagement with our research clients." Speaking on his appointment ...