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Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... during which Arandez recommended clients invest money from their self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) into investment products he controlled. Investors were promised fixed returns of up to 300% after three years. However, ASIC said Arandez had not ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... though, Radar Results noted, like the location of the clients, funds under management or administration, and the investment products recommended. There were no changes to valuations for risk clients or those charging SMSF administration fees. The highest ...

Iress fills APAC wealth role from within

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... manager of master trust and insurance products. In that role, he oversaw MySuper, retail superannuation and investment products across brands including MLC, Plum, ANZ Smart Choice, OnePath and IOOF. He has also held senior roles at MLC Wealth, Colonial ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... will ensure we have an enhanced investment platform, laying the foundations for our second growth engine - investment products beyond superannuation." Looking ahead, Australian Ethical will advance the next phase of its super business expansion. "With ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Qld securities dealer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... complainant to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) for almost $130,000 after offering risky investment products that were only available to wholesale investors, even though the complainant was a retail investor.

Second consultation kicks off on ESG product labelling

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... superannuation option. The government said it intends to develop consistent labels and disclosure requirements for investment products marketed as 'sustainable' or similar, including managed funds and those within the superannuation system, as highlighted ...

REI Super names investment chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
... overseeing superannuation trustee licensing and setting up a retirement fund. Before that, he was head of investment products at Guild Financial Services. Earlier roles include investment manager at Heine Investment Management and actuary at Watson Wyatt. ...

State Super integrates investments with Frontier Advisors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025
... policy, strategy and portfolio construction without needing to compromise on the ability to choose their own investment products in the process," he said.

Why risk advice is on the verge of collapse: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... receiving for that advice." Following the Future of Financial Advice reform, advisers cannot receive commission on investment products, but Ross said life insurance products were specifically "carved out" as "commission continues to be the predominant ...

AustralianSuper's 'ambitious' advice goal

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
AustralianSuper head of superannuation and investment products Dena Brockie said the $380 billion super fund is aiming to provide personalised guidance to all its members by 2035. Speaking at the ASFA Conference 2025, Brockie said the super fund is ...