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Trust key to client satisfaction in advice: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
Russell Investments' annual report on the value of financial advice shows ability to trust remains the core expectation when seeking advice. The 2025 Value of an Adviser Report, surveying some 700 Australian investors (advised and unadvised) and nearly ...

In race for talent, Frontier Advisors beefs up senior ranks

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
Frontier Advisors announced a raft of promotions as part of its strategy to nurture in-house talent and stave off competition in the hotly-contested asset consulting sector. The group has promoted 11 members of its team across investments, business ...

Shield-linked advice firm director, compliance manager banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
The AFSL of MWL Financial Services has been cancelled, while both its director and its compliance manager have copped bans after they allegedly helped funnel more than $150 million in investments into the Shield Master Fund. MWL recommended Shield to ...

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 ...

Revolution private credit trust to launch on ASX

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... as well as bonds and cash. This includes corporate debt such as senior secured loans to companies such as Colonial First State, Arnott's and Lumus Imaging. The portfolio excludes property development and small business lending. The Private Debt Fund ...

Inflation hits highest level in over a year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... volatile items and holiday travel measure rose 3.2% in the 12 months to July, compared to a 2.5% rise in the 12 months to June. State Street Global Advisors APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu says the higher-than-expected reading will cool expectations ...

ATO bares teeth at dentists pushing early super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned of an increase in "dodgy advice" about accessing superannuation savings for non-critical medical procedures, like cosmetic dental work. The number of people accessing their super under the guise of medical ...

Allianz Retire+ streamlines business, trims workforce

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
Following the exit of its chief executive, Allianz Retire+ has made several positions redundant as it works to streamline the business. While the company declined to comment on how many roles were affected, it is understood it is less than 20% of the ...

CBA appoints head of Australian economics

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... the Bank's unique and comprehensive financial data set." Before joining CBA, Allen spent over a decade at Colonial First State Global Asset Management (now First Sentier) where she held the role of senior analyst in the Economic and Market Research team. ...

Equity Trustees sued over Shield Master Fund failures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
Equity Trustees will face court over its alleged due diligence failures concerning the Shield Master Fund. ASIC flagged that as a superannuation trustee, Equity Trustees oversaw the investment of around $160 million of retirement savings into Shield ...