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Full automation key for business success, but not investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
Financial advisers are moving to automate many business processes, but investment automation remains limited as they look to maintain control over decision-making. The AdviceTech 2025 Turning Data Into Growth report, based on over 300 financial advice ...

ASIC raises alarm on auditor independence, conflicts of interest

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
Too many auditors are failing the independence test and breaching conflicts of interest obligations, according to an ASIC investigation. A review of 15 audit firms saw nine did not meet rotation requirements while five of them had "relevant relationships" ...

ETF adoption 'intensifies': VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... currently utilise a SMA or managed account. Of those currently considering using a SMA or managed account, investment track record and credibility were the two most important factors. VanEck Asia Pacific chief executive Arian Neiron said: "One thing ...

ASIC sues Fiducian for ESG failures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025
... companies that derived revenue wholly or substantially from fossil fuels. Further, ASIC alleges that Fiducian failed to record and lodge investor complaints and to address investor concerns that the fund held investments contrary to the representations ...

QIC delivers $9.6bn for Queensland

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
QIC delivered record FY25 results of $9.6 billion to its Queensland government clients in FY25, taking total earnings for the state to more than $22 billion since 2022. QIC said despite fluctuating market conditions during the financial year, assets ...

Entireti launches SMA, portfolio management service

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... management. Entireti managing director Neil Younger said: "Salita draws on the combined expertise, capabilities and track record of Personal Financial Services, Akumin and Fortnum to deliver a modern, scalable service that is focused on delivering quality ...

3500 advisers at risk as deadline looms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
ASIC is urgently calling on financial advisers to review the accuracy of their Financial Adviser Register profile if they intend to continue providing advice into 2026 and beyond. The regulator said, based on current information, some 3459 advisers ...

Australia misses out on global dividends growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
Despite global dividends achieving record growth in the first half of 2025, boosted by the weaker US dollar, Australia wasn't so prosperous. According to Capital Group's Global Equity Study Dividend Watch, global dividends increased 7.7% year on year ...

ECP names new partner

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... Sydney and global infrastructure in London. ECP founder Manny Pohl said Warton's promotion reflects his excellent track record in delivering positive outcome for clients. "Justin's promotion to partner recognises that he has been a key driver of the ...

Australian Unity picks new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... leadership experience from roles at Optus, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Boston Consulting Group and REA Group, with a track record of delivering large-scale transformation and digital innovation programs. Her selection comes after a rigorous process ...