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ASIC takes SMSF auditor to court for continuing work despite ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... Kristian John Convery for acting as an SMSF auditor even after being permanently disqualified under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act (SIS Act) by the regulator last year. ASIC said that Convery continued to act as an SMSF auditor for four ...

Super funds continue to fail vulnerable members: UNSW

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... First Nations communities to improve communications. ASIC commissioner Simone Constant delivered a clear message to the industry, noting that only one-third of Australians approaching retirement felt confident about their financial future. However, challenges ...

Maria Lykouras nabs new chief gig

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
The former chief executive of JBWere is taking on a new role, leading an industry association. Maria Lykouras will take over as chief executive of the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) from next week. She replaces Judith Fox, who ...

Superannuation assets jump to $4.5tn: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... superannuation savings climbed 9.4% in the year to September to $4.5 trillion, new APRA data shows, spearheaded by the industry funds dominating the asset pool. Industry super funds' assets under management (AUM) grew by 13% annually to $1.6 trillion ...

MLC Super adds advice, education head

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... engagement initiatives to members, MLC Super said. He brings more than 20 years' experience across the financial services industry. Before Ignition Advice, he was leading the AMP general advice division for over six years. Earlier in his career, he held ...

Entireti partners with Striver to shore up talent

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
... greater attention from all stakeholders including government, tertiary education institutions and service providers to the industry, he added. "We need more advisers to meet the advice needs of Australians and close the advice gap, and that includes ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... Australians to contribute. The FY26 special levy is $47.3 million, and the estimated levy to be payable by the financial advice industry in FY27 is more than doubled ($126.9 million) - but that doesn't account for First Guardian and Shield. The Financial ...

PPS Mutual appoints head of distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... said: "After taking the past three years to focus on my young family, I'm really looking forward to returning to the industry with PPS Mutual." "I've always admired how it operates as a true mutual, where members share directly in the success ...

AustralianSuper names chief financial officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... $400 billion super fund as chief financial officer, bringing two decades of experience across the financial services industry. Chen will take over the role from Shane Kelly, who is currently in an acting capacity, following the departure of Matt Harrington ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... client's behalf could also fall under the new order. The FAAA and SMSF Association strongly oppose it, but Derham said the industry will need to wait and see the new developments of the reform to gain better clarity.