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Esencia Wealth expands into Queensland

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... Wealth holds great appeal, as I can keep delivering a tailored client approach to helping clients achieve their financial goals, with the support of a dedicated team." Hinchy and Marsden will join Esencia Wealth as partners. This brings four new financial ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... pressure." Meanwhile, HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey has urged its members to stay focused on their long-term retirement goals as global markets reel from the ongoing volatility. Following the start of the Iran conflict, the super fund said it has ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... "Those advisors, reinvesting that time, are having conversations with their clients which are more about their lifestyle goals, which are more about their overall aspirations, they're having more meaningful client conversations, making sure that ...

Australians unlock only 1% of $600bn in home equity: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... James Hickey said the low number indicates that many don't know about the product that could help them meet their financial goals. "Equity release products such as reverse mortgages and the government's own Home Equity Access Scheme were identified as ...

Vanguard pays $40m in ESG antitrust lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... funds. "At Vanguard we are focused on helping our more than 50 million investors and their families achieve their financial goals," it said. "We made the decision to settle the litigation filed by the Texas attorney general and other states with our ...

Financial services' gender pay gap improves at 21.4%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... remain a key driver of many employer gender pay gaps. "Employers should treat gender equality like their other business goals. Do a detailed analysis to find the issues, create an action plan to address them and set targets to be accountable for ensuring ...

TAL to create Pathways for simpler mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... platform will be developed with customers and frontline teams, incorporating research-informed frameworks and tools to set goals and provide "the right support at the right time", TAL said. Led by researchers from the university's Central Clinical School ...

Generation Life expands investment menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... investment bond structure, investors and financial advisers can access them more easily, in a way that supports their long-term goals. "Ultimately, it's about broadening access to high-quality investment opportunities that are genuinely meaningful ...

LGT Wealth Management names head of family advisory

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... ensure that their wealth is not only protected but also passed down in a way that reflects their values, vision and long-term goals. It's about creating a foundation that transcends generations and leaves a lasting impact for those who follow."

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... comfortable with their financial wellbeing all the time, and less than half (41%) understand how to reach their retirement goals, the report said. The findings signify an increasing need for financial advice to develop retirement confidence and planning. ...