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Criminal attacks, human error drive data breaches

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025
... step up privacy and security measures to keep pace. "Australians trust businesses and government agencies with their personal information and expect it to be treated with care and kept secure."

Vision Super defends new but 'archaic' policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025
... caused a stir. Lifestyle Solutions Financial Planning's Daniel Boce told Financial Standard he was surprised when his personal assistant - who is located in the Philippines - was denied information relating to a third-party authority sent to the fund. ...

HESTA members to keep paying fees as disruption continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
HESTA members currently in the midst of an extended limited services period will not see a pause or reduction applied to their administration fees, the fund confirmed. The $89 billion fund is currently transitioning to GROW Inc. (GROW) for its administration ...

Alvia scoops up majority stake in ice cream cone maker

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
Alvia Asset Partners has acquired a majority stake in Altimate Foods, Australia's largest ice cream cone manufacturer, in partnership with the company's founding Rizzo family. According to Alvia, Australia's ice cream market has more than ...

Global X recruits key executives

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025
... Controls APAC. He previously held senior roles at Vanguard, where he was responsible for the operational oversight of the personal investor platform and fund accounting. The ETF provider has appointed Brianna Fallins head of finance, promoting from within. ...

FAAA calls for stronger consumer protections in advice reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
... include a statement that the prompt doesn't consider the member's individual circumstances, and that they should seek personal financial advice from a professional adviser before acting. Further clarity is also required on what recourse members will ...

New ACCC chief named

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025
... February 2025. "During her career Sarah has consistently demonstrated her ability as an outstanding strategic leader with personal drive, credibility and integrity, and a strong commitment to public service," ACCC chair Gina-Cass Gottlieb said. "I am ...

Finchley & Kent adopts Padua Solutions tech suite

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
Advisers tied to Finchley & Kent will be able to use the full suite of Padua Solutions' services under a new partnership. Striking a strategic partnership, Finchley & Kent's network of advisers will have access to Padua's new Paraplanning as a Service ...

CFS allots Martin Currie two mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025
... made the replacements with "the aim of improving investor outcomes". The FirstChoice Wholesale Investments, Wholesale Personal Super and Pension, Employer Super and Investments products offer the options. "There are no changes to the objective, strategy ...

Federal Court hammers defunct advice firm with $11m penalty

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025
... financial outcomes for the consumers involved," Court said. "Financial services licensees who employ advisers to provide personal financial advice need to ensure that they place their clients at the forefront. "The size of today's penalty demonstrates ...