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Why risk advice is on the verge of collapse: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... into the risk space," Anderson said. "The Life Insurance Framework (LIF) reform and the Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) changes that came as a result of that, [as well as] increased product complexity, have been a big contributing factors." ...

Scaling practices depends on AI: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
The financial advice industry cannot rely on hiring more advisers to scale practices, rather it needs to prioritise the adoption of new technology that will also help meet unprecedented demand for advice over the next five years, this year's Financial ...

Jarden ramps up Australian equities team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
Jarden has bolstered its Australian equities team with a wave of new appointments across research and sales. Blake Dowsett has joined the investment manager as a director of equities, leading coverage of insurance and diversified financials. He brings ...

VanEck joins uranium rush with new ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
VanEck will launch a uranium ETF, providing investors targeted exposure to global companies across the uranium and nuclear energy value chain. The VanEck Uranium and Energy Innovation ETF (ASX: URAN) will be listed on the ASX on October 30, taking VanEck's ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) economists have warned that the Australian economy is at a "crossroads" heading into 2026. In a new report, CBA pointed to a range of potential domestic and international scenarios that could rapidly shift the outlook. Despite ...

QIC to lead investor gateway for energy sector

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
The Queensland government has appointed Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) to lead new investor gateway to attract and coordinate private capital. In partnership with Government Owned Corporations (GOCs), the gateway will boost investment into ...

ASIC reports 50% jump in investigations in FY25

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
ASIC has reported an increase of 50% in investigations and an almost 20% rise in new civil enforcement proceedings in the financial year 2025. In its report for the full year, ASIC highlighted a ramp up in its enforcement activity and work to address ...

Ironbark snaps up trio of hires to supercharge wholesale team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
Ironbark Asset Management has snapped up a head of wholesale and two national account managers as it ramps up its push into the local market. The team is led by Paula Gigler, based in Sydney, who will report to Ironbark investment solutions chief executive ...

QIC delivers $9.6bn for Queensland

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
QIC delivered record FY25 results of $9.6 billion to its Queensland government clients in FY25, taking total earnings for the state to more than $22 billion since 2022. QIC said despite fluctuating market conditions during the financial year, assets ...

Entireti launches SMA, portfolio management service

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
Entireti has launched Salita Portfolio Services (Salita), its new managed account and portfolio management service. The platform is designed to support all licensed and self-licensed practises within its network, which comprises Akumin, Fortnum, Personal ...