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Two more Shield Master Fund advisers banned

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... May 2025. The banning period for both advisers commenced on July 18. ASIC found that both advisers gave "inappropriate advice" to their clients, including the recommendation of investing their super into the High Growth class or the Growth class of the ...

Ascalon snags Evidentia executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... deputy chief executive. He will drive Ascalon's investment research and consulting initiatives, working closely with advice firms to build investment solutions that align with strategic goals and deliver tailored practical outcomes. Jain brings over ...

Picture Wealth named fastest-growing planner: report

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... that of the 15,000-plus registered financial advisers, only 12,000 are client-facing to service approximately 12 million advice-ready Australians. The sector needs to move from an industry average ratio of 1 adviser to 141 clients, which is the current ...

REI Super delivers double-digit returns in FY25

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... savings while delivering competitive costs and high-quality personalised service across investments, insurance, and in-house advice." The super fund is the latest to achieve double digits returns with its balanced option, following the likes of Prime ...

FAAA fights to reignite Dixon inquiry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
Although the Senate Committee Inquiry into Dixon Advisory was expected to lapse due to the election, the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is shedding light on the possibility of resuming the process. FAAA general manager of policy, advocacy ...

One third of advisers use 'Big 3' platforms: Rainmaker

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... In the aligned segment, there were 17,866. At the end of June, AMP, now rebranded as Entireti, was the largest financial advice brand with 955 registered advisers. But this is down 84 advisers compared to last year. ASX-listed Count is in second place ...

ASIC bans investment scammer

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... ASIC found he used a false identity and fraudulent bank accounts to establish a business which illegally offered financial advice and financial services. Further, the business website falsely claimed the relevant company representatives held an AFSL. ...

Investments, advice complaints jump 18%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
Investments and financial advice complaints jumped 18% in the 2025 financial year, thanks to the failures of United Global Capital, Shield Master Fund, First Guardian Master Fund and Brite Advisors. This is according to the Australian Financial Complaints ...

Financial services workers earn 12% pay rise

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... controlling for full-time roles, with men outnumbering women 2:1 in roles earning over $200,000," Dickason said. In the financial advice sector, a financial planner in Sydney can earn between $95,000 and $140,000, while a senior financial planner can ...

Younger Aussies want personalised financial advice: CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
New research conducted by the peak body of life insurance indicated close to half of young Australians want financial advice on life insurance, but only one in 10 receive it. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said more Australians between ...