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Hiring for risk, member services to take off

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... "MS&E roles are now recognised as critical, strategic functions driving member satisfaction, retention, and financial wellbeing, not just operational support," Kaizen said. Desire for candidates who can work closely with marketing, advice, and digital ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... significant step toward closing the advice gap and ensuring Australians have access to the expertise for their financial wellbeing, IFS said. However, the company reiterated that the pathway is not intended to displace or compete with existing super ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... financial education to build their confidence to make smart decisions with their wealth and enhance their financial wellbeing," Edwards said. Meantime, AMP's head of portfolio design and management Stuart Eliot placed more emphasis on changing global ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... the Super Specialist program provides general insights to members seeking more information to benefit their financial wellbeing. According to CSC financial planning manager Martin Gee, some 85% of appointments have resulted in members feeling more confident ...

Australian businesses most worried about possible recession: Survey

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025

... outcomes of frontier technologies (quantum, biotech, geoengineering) at fourth place, and by the decline in health and wellbeing at fifth place. Compared with the G20 average, after economic downturn, insufficient public services and social protections ...

Preparing earlier boosts average super balance by over $250k: Brighter Super

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2025

... solutions simpler and more accessible, so more Australians feel empowered to take the steps that can improve their long-term wellbeing."

Advisers acquired 300k new clients in 2025: Report

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025

... same time, advised Australians report higher satisfaction, stronger advocacy, and greater improvements in financial wellbeing. It appears that women may be more affected by financial pressures, the survey reveals, as a slightly higher proportion of women ...

Ditch cash, curb emotionally led investing: Expert

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025

... cash. "It is a problem for individuals because not investing harms their long-term financial resilience and financial wellbeing. It is a problem for our industry because you are not getting funds under management that make you money," he said. Further ...

AustralianSuper's 'ambitious' advice goal

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025

... aware and automated, with longevity protection." Brockie predicted that super funds will be expected to provide holistic wellbeing ecosystems going forward. "Funds will be expected to deliver independence, dignity, support, that feels personal, rather ...

Brighter Super expands senior team

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025

... leadership roles throughout the financial services sector. Most recently she was head of advice delivery at AIA Financial Wellbeing. She has also held roles at Commonwealth Bank, Crowe Horwath, Westpac and Barclays. Godfrey's team will be responsible ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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