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Rest pays $40k over misleading statements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
ASIC issued two infringement notices to the industry fund for misleading statements it made after charging more than 2000 members for insurance cover they were not supposed to have. The regulator said Rest made false or misleading representations in ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... investors' hesitation. A 2022 survey by the CFA Institute found that 82% of retail investors in Australia are more likely to trust human advice than robo-led advice. This distrust has only widened as 62% of investors in 2020 said they want professional ...

AFCA temporarily reinstates UGC to address complaints

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has reinstated United Global Capital's (UGC) membership until 31 March 2026, to ensure consumers can lodge complaints regarding Shield and First Guardian Master Fund. UGC was expelled from AFCA membership ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... entrepreneurs and developers want to build and scale businesses here. Today's draft legislation is a meaningful step to ensuring trust in the sector for both consumers and businesses," O'Loghlen said. "Clear, fit-for-purpose regulation will support economic ...

Retirees should put 80% of balance into annuities: Grattan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... navigate retirement planning. But retirement guidance from a super fund runs the risk of being conflicted, many people won't trust it," Grattan Institute said in January 2025. And, lastly, the report recommended APRA be directed to conduct regular performance ...

RBA says ASX has 'considerable work to do'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... bullying - said she was "acutely aware" of issues that need to be addressed. "ASX must accelerate our progress to rebuild trust with our regulators, particularly following the disappointing incidents of the past year," Lofthouse said. "As we are in the ...

Macquarie to pay Shield victims in full

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
Macquarie is heading to court with ASIC over its role in the Shield Master Fund collapse but has committed to reimbursing investors' retirement savings by September 30. ASIC commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Macquarie Investment ...

SMC calls for simplified retirement system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... contribute or maintaining separate savings. Finally, SMC called for ways to keep members informed and involved, so they can trust and understand their retirement options; and make sure smaller super funds can use best practice approaches without making ...

FAAA award finalists named

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has named the finalists in its annual awards program, including Adviser of the Year. The awards acknowledge members who are committed to delivering the highest standards of trusted and professional advice ...

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 ...