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Retirees could be out up to $136k: SMC

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... Pathways platform to suggest the best retirement income solution to clients. Also, preserving flexibility and retiree support as well as fixing issues that lead to dual super accounts. The report also suggested enabling safe and effective data sharing ...

One in three Aussies face 10-year retirement savings gap: Fidelity

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
New research has revealed that one third of Australian pre-retirees and retirees over the age of 50 are financially unprepared for retirement, facing a savings shortfall of at least a decade. Fidelity International's latest research, in partnership ...

Morningstar DBRS expands into regional Australia

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... and rating agencies across the US, Asia and Australia. This includes his most recent roles as bank supervisor at APRA, as well as AMP Bank treasurer, global head of treasury for Macquarie Bank and managing director at Fitch Ratings. Wells also brings ...

APRA tackles 'weak demand' for longevity products in second consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... more principles-based approach to the illiquidity premium, including product eligibility under the revised framework, as well as a targeted restriction on assets backing longevity products. APRA is also proposing to apply an additional capital charge ...

Aberdeen adds emerging markets option for Australian investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... strategy is to deliver a premium and growing income stream for investors across the investment cycle, while observing Aberdeen's well regarded ESG principles. In delivering our targeted outcome, we aim to capitalise on two specific inefficiencies in ...

MLC sets sights on top super funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... those elements together under a trusted brand. It's been around for a long time. It's an organisation that's well governed, strong balance sheet strength and has an eye on the future." Woodall said the MLC brand will have a global perspective ...

Actuaries Institute makes proposal to close advice gap

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
The Actuaries Institute has released a proposed framework for closing the financial advice gap in Australia. The Actuaries Institute Help, Guidance and Advice (HGA) Working Group undertook extensive research and consultation to examine how different ...

Court blocks Merhi from financial services

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... to the court within 28 days on the financial position, solvency and likely returns to creditors of the two businesses, as well as any suspected misconduct by officers. The latest interim injunctions form part of ASIC's ongoing investigations into ...

VanEck joins uranium rush with new ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
... two or more smart beta strategies. The Australian ETF market recently passed the $300 billion mark, hitting the milestone well before it was expected to reach it.

Shield, First Guardian fallout calls for tougher scrutiny on research houses, licensee governance

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... engagement among platforms, regulators and trustees on this issue will "professionalise" the industry, benefiting consumers as well. "I think it will deliver a fantastic outcome, because rather than an adviser feeling like they need to be an expert in ...