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Advisers want to boost client book by 36%: CFS

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... serve more clients and streamline operations, yet capacity constraints are rising. "This highlights a critical dynamic - platform selection is a strategic enabler of growth," he said. He added that platforms will play a key role in boosting advisers' ...

APRA-regulated funds should not pay CSLR special levy: SMC

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... setting clear guardrails for any special levy. The government also needs to drive regulatory updates in anti-hawking, platform oversight, conflict management, and subrogation and recovery. The SMC also suggested drawing on unclaimed money held by the ...

AustralianSuper names chief financial officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
AustralianSuper has named a new chief financial officer, who will commence in December. Jessica Chen, the current general manager of financial performance at QBE Insurance, will join the $400 billion super fund as chief financial officer, bringing two ...

PE activity to continue momentum in 2026: Corrs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... million - $250 million range have shown strong resilience in 2025. "Investments have been characterised by a focus on platform plays with clear growth potential and operational improvement, rather than financial engineering. A cautious approach to leverage ...

Advisers may be caught by new AML/CTF reforms: Expert

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... matter." Derham also mentioned a controversial inclusion, indicating that an adviser conducting a rebalance on a wrap platform on a client's behalf could also fall under the new order. The FAAA and SMSF Association strongly oppose it, but Derham ...

RAM hires real estate lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... estate Matthew Strotton said Websdale's healthcare background would be valuable as the firm expands its real estate platform. "We're pleased to welcome a senior fund manager of George's calibre to our team," Strotton said. "His extensive ...

MLC platform adds retirement specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
MLC Expand has hired a retirement specialist following strong demand for its retirement income product launched in August with TAL and Challenger. Andrew Long is tasked with promoting MLC Retirement Boost to licensees and financial advisers. Long brings ...

Sequoia boasts of 'good governance' despite ASIC action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... said. He added that the group is in discussion with both Netwealth and Macquarie following their decision to withdraw platform access for InterPrac advisers from next year. "These decisions relate to the AFSLs they choose to partner with. We are engaging ...

Cbus launches Age Pension campaign

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... new Age Pension calculator that estimates their level and provides information on completing applications. It will also platform information about other government entitlements including JobSeeker and Disability Support Pension. Cbus will also offer ...

Prevention of Shield, First Guardian-like events the focus from here on: Mulino

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... biggest focus now is on the platforms. If I'm one of them, what are the rules that I have in order to put products on the platform... and does there need to be a level of intervention for them..."