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FS Power50 shortlist revealed, voting opens

STAFF WRITER  |  SATURDAY, 30 AUG 2025
Voting for Australia's most influential financial advisers in the 2025 Financial Standard Power50 is now open. The shortlist of 120 financial advisers who have progressed to the voting stage after receiving more than 200 nominations has been revealed. ...

ESG labelling could 'destabilise' super system: RIAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is concerned a 'one-size-fits-all' ESG labelling regime would actually increase the risk of greenwashing. Earlier this month, the government commenced a consultation on the introduction of sustainable ...

NGS Super readies for admin transformation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... this upgrade will deliver a more seamless and personalised experience for all our members," NGS Super told Financial Standard. Earlier this year, HESTA found itself under immense scrutiny when it planned a seven-week limited service period for its transition ...

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after "serious concerns" were identified from its independent review. The concerns are in relation to the crypto exchange's ...

Winners named in annual IMAP Managed Account Awards

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... of the profession. "We are demanding ever higher standards of ourselves as a profession and this is reflected in the standard of portfolio management from the asset consultants, investment teams and the advisers who connect these capabilities to each ...

ASIC freezes assets of First Mutual Private Equity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... alleging $53 million intended for investment may "have not been used for that purpose and may be at risk." Financial Standard understands ASIC believes the funds run by FMPE were being sold by a group of unlicensed representatives, allegedly claiming ...

APRA sets higher cybersecurity expectations for trustees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... industries that we regulate. It's an incredibly important risk that we need to manage. We've got a long-standing standard, it goes back to 2019, but the risk is constantly evolving." Super funds must also alert APRA each time they experience ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... generators prohibited from targeting Australians about super or other financial products and services. Speaking to Financial Standard, SCA chief executive Xavier O'Halloran said the suggested amendment is to ensure consistency between financial products ...

ART raises stake in Tabcorp

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... super fund had become a substantial shareholder on August 15, owning 115,954,838 ordinary shares. Speaking to Financial Standard, an ART spokesperson said: "ART's purpose is to deliver superannuation benefits to our members. This means investing ...

Funds SA pushes for efficiencies with AI targets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
... strategy, aimed at boosting efficiencies and productivity within the organisation, chief executive John Piteo told Financial Standard. Code-named 'AI-forward', it's being led by executive director of data and technology Emma James, who also sits on the ...