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Trust key to client satisfaction in advice: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... advised. "The world has become increasingly complex, and in navigating the financial system to make decisions, and there is no better time for advice groups to take the lead," he said. "I think there is an increasing desire for consumers seeking financial ...

Government scraps inquiry into advice firm failures, Dixon Advisory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... which also took the time to make a submission to the inquiry, said the decision was "disappointing for all stakeholders." "Better understanding how this could occur gives important lessons about what needs to change, to avoid similar issues in the future," ...

ECP joins Future Generation Women lineup

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... Australian equities, well below the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index benchmark (8.9%). Global equities returned slightly better at 6.9% but also underperformed against its benchmark - the MSCI AC World Index (7.3%) - over the same period. At launch, Minderoo ...

Integro Private Wealth to expand national footprint

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
... address the acute shortage of advice professionals in the country. "As adviser numbers continue to dwindle in Australia, better attracting and retaining staff will only become more important and having holistic structured learning programs is key. The ...

NGS Super readies for admin transformation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... access to funds will be available and prioritised, NGS Super said. "This upgrade is not just about new systems, it's about better outcomes for our members," NGS Super said. "It will enable us to deliver more personalised service, smarter tools, and a ...

ASIC flags firm grip on private and public markets, super funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... least $750 billion in funds shifting from the accumulation phase to the retirement phase, superannuation trustees must do better." Members being pressured to switch superannuation providers is a top enforcement priority. The problem has reached an "industrial ...

Winners named in annual IMAP Managed Account Awards

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... fastest growing parts of the advice profession because they provide advisers and licensees with a superior way of delivering better client outcomes that more closely align with client goals," Potter said. "We are seeing continued evolution of the technology ...

Grattan calls for large scale tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... presenting at the three-day Economic Reform Roundtable. "A good tax system raises the revenue to fund quality public services. A better tax system does that more efficiently, fairly, and in a way that is simple to comply with and administer. Australia ...

Anti-hawking exemption for advisers a 'silly carve out': SCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... advisers is not a good solution, however action to address inappropriate cold calling should be considered. "That would be a better solution to this problem and would respond to the risk of client detriment without causing unnecessary complications for ...

VG1 replaces investment manager, books massive loss

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... Group were its top five largest long position holdings. "The [NTA] discount of 13% at 30 June 2025 is still materially better than the discount of more than 20% which existed in mid-2022 when VG1 Partners (VG1's investment manager) merged with Regal ...