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Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... managed. Of course, it always comes down to an individual or couple's circumstance. There is, however, a glut of Australians who do not have complex needs. "They love the benefit of lower fees, full transparency, access to advisers, a beautiful dashboard ...

Draft laws for insurers' ban on use of genetic test results released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... introduced by the legislation - as the duty of disclosure will not require it to be disclosed. As it stands, some Australians are forgoing potentially life saving genetic testing for fear of those results impacting their cover. Others are also not taking ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... legislation is the next step as the Albanese government delivers a framework that creates certainty for industry and keeps Australians safe and secure." The announcement follows extensive engagement with industry stakeholders and targeted consultation ...

SMC calls for simplified retirement system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... to make sure the Age Pension is recognised within the principles as a critical part of retirement income for most Australians; understand that longevity products designed to help with managing longevity risk in retirement aren't right for everyone ...

FAAA award finalists named

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... professionalism and care," FAAA general manager, membership Tania Milnes said. "Financial advice is important for all Australians in maximising resilience and achieving their financial outcomes, therefore we recognise dedicated advisers who are committed ...

S64, Vista Equity Partners roll out unit trust

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
S64 and Vista Equity Partners will launch an Australian unit trust (AUT) that provides exposure to global software and technology firms early next year. As first flagged in May, the partnership launched VistaOne in the Asia Pacific region. The new product ...

Younger generations drive SMSF sector growth: Class

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
The number of self-managed super funds (SMSF) has grown on the back of increased participation by younger Australians despite regulatory uncertainty, according to a report by Class. The 2025 Annual Benchmark Report by Class found the number of SMSFs ...

Australian Retirement Trust chief executive steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... know her to be not just a quality leader, but someone who will strive for excellence on behalf of the 2.4 million Australians who are counting on ART to secure their retirement savings." Anderson said he had made a personal decision to leave the fund ...

ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... businesses and property and infrastructure projects. It also provides diversification, return and income opportunities for Australians through superannuation and retail investments," Briggs said. Lastly, the Australian Investment Council commended ASIC ...

National decline in retirement confidence: AMP

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
AMP has launched Retirement Confidence Pulse, a new barometer to measure how financially confident Australians feel about life after work. The inaugural score is a concerning 50/100. Amidst a cost-of-living crisis and spikes in household expenses, the ...