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AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... and Netwealth to withdraw access for InterPrac advisers. "At a time when less than 10% of Australians receive financial advice, the industry should be focused on expanding access - not narrowing it," Pettiona said. "Technology has a critical role to ...

Super fund-backed AFSL adviser numbers drop: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... contraction contrasts sharply with the expansion in both membership and funds under management," the report said. "The financial advice workforce continues to contract, limiting the capacity of traditional, in-person models to meet this level of demand. ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... survey conducted by the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA), Praemium and CoreData reveals financial advice has not kept up with the HNW population's booming wealth. It is ultimately widening the gap between demand and access ...

Digital advice now available for Future Super members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... other super funds have ramped up Midwinter-based initiatives to support members with more accessible, real-time financial advice.

Data, compliance key to successful technology-enabled advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
While financial advice firms are at different stages of embracing artificial intelligence (AI), experts urge not to overlook two key areas before they go all in: data quality and compliance. Before considering anything else, a panel of technology and ...

Bell Financial launches Tandem Capital

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... includes Tandem Securities and Tandem Clearing. Fox said the addition strengthens the group's ability to provide financial advice firms with either end-to-end or tailored solutions designed to complement their existing client propositions. Founded ...

CALI calls for government to help fund CSLR

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... mixed reactions from the industry, including the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). However, despite the current spread, advisers are expected to expense a whopping $4000 in ...

ASIC furthers simplification with regulatory roadmaps

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... are easy to understand, while implementing sector-based regulatory roadmaps to help small company directors and financial advice businesses understand their obligations. It also improved access to regulatory information on ASIC's website with 280 form ...

InterPrac targets First Guardian victim, disputes AFCA ruling

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... as an independent party, has thoroughly assessed Kee's case and made a conclusive determination that the financial advice was not appropriate. "For the other cases we're handling, there were many problems with the advice provided. In some cases ...

Aware Super strengthens support for financial advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... the support we provide to advisers and, ultimately, their clients." She added many members value personalised financial advice. "Our role is to support that advice ecosystem by equipping advisers with strong local relationships, high-quality technical ...