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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 ...

Retirees should put 80% of balance into annuities: Grattan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
Grattan Institute has recommended changes to help simplify the superannuation system, including pushing for retirees to place 80% of their super balance into an annuity, possibly offered by the government itself. In its submission to the Treasury consultation ...

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
Super Members Council (SMC) has urged Treasury to simplify the retirement system, saying it is too complex. The comments come as a response to Treasury's consultation paper on best practice principles. SMC said it broadly supports the intent of ...

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 ...

Federal court slams director for 'fanciful' asset valuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
The Federal Court has disqualified Queensland-based director David Hodgson from managing corporations for five years and permanently restrained him from engaging in financial services without an Australian financial services licence (AFSL). This comes ...

LGT Crestone unveils rebrand

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
LGT Crestone has rebranded to LGT Wealth Management Australia. This firm said the move marks its ambition to lead the nation's private wealth sector and cement its alignment with LGT's global reputation. LGT said for clients, the rebrand reinforces ...

ASIC issues interim stop orders to RELI Capital

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
ASIC has issued an interim stop order against the RELI Capital Mortgage Fund, a registered managed investment scheme operated by RELI Capital. The regulator said it is to protect consumers and retail investors from acquiring a product not suitable for ...

Stockspot reduces fees to increase accessibility

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
Stockspot is making what it calls its biggest changes since launching, including lowering monthly fees for some accounts to $1 per month, and other initiatives aimed at making investing more accessible. Stockspot now charges only $1 a month for balances ...