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Actuaries Institute launches AI risk management guide

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... defence model, with the first line being business and technology that owns and manages risk in day-to-day operations, the second being risk and compliance that sets risk framework and provides oversight, and third being internal audit that provides independent ...

APRA hits 12 super options with failed grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... which sits on the Expand Essential Super and Extra Super Menu, previously clocked up two consecutive failures. For the second consecutive year, Betashares' Bendigo Superannuation Plan's Balanced Wholesale Fund and High Growth Index Fund, failed ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... schedules. One common goal is to help them build enough financial security where they don't have to leave their family every second week. "In Mackay, and from what I see in my community and among my friends, there's a big push around things like ...

Perpetual weighed down by wealth management business

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... stage, advising shareholders do not need to take action at this time. Perpetual has rejected Swedish investor's offer a second time last month following the initial bid of $21.64 per share.

Centrepoint takes control of QLD advice group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... pathway to increase its ownership to 75% if agreed performance, client transition and succession outcomes are achieved. The second tranche could be brought forward if SEQ reaches it $2.5 million EBITDA target ahead of FY31. Centrepoint's attributable ...

Sequoia gives InterPrac sale a second shot

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Sequoia Financial Group said it has appointed an independent advisor to undertake a sale process of InterPrac Financial Planning. Sequoia did not name which company it has been engaging with for the potential sale. "This process is at an early stage ...

FAAA welcomes 'widow's tax' changes in CGT, negative gearing reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) says it welcomes the legislative changes aimed at addressing the so-called "widow's tax," noting the amendments will protect grieving families and individuals navigating relationship breakdowns from ...

Advised clients more satisfied despite heightened costs: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... happier than ever with advisers, and to complement that uplift, the strongest for the growth came from Baby Boomers and the second highest uplift was amongst Gen Z. "What's quite encouraging is that satisfaction is growing, but it's also not ...

Super business drives net inflows for Australian Ethical

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... thereafter, Natalie Kooyman was named chief risk officer to replace Karen Hughes, who had served in the role since 2017. In the second half of FY26, Australian Ethical said its superannuation trustee, Australian Ethical Superannuation, made good progress ...

Second bidder emerges for Equity Trustees

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
Following TPG Global's initial bid for Equity Trustees' holding company last week, a local investor has joined with an improved offer. EQT Holdings (ASX: EQT) has received a proposal from BGH Capital to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares in ...