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NSW government to turn deficit into surplus of over $1bn in FY28: TCorp

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... enables effective management of the state's interest expense and investment in key services such as housing, health and education. It also supports smaller, more manageable infrastructure spending - equivalent to about 2% of gross state product - on ...

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... consumer protections due to the requirement for authorised advisers to act in their client's best interests, meet minimum education and competency standards, and carry professional indemnity insurance to ensure compensation in cases of professional misconduct ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... numbers, ensuring the supply of professional financial advisers meets the increasing demand. Recognising the inflexible education requirements, and the toll on small businesses, advisers need more support across all career points, the FAAA said. "The ...

WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... for growth prospects, Cullen said the only thing that will fix the advice supply-demand imbalance is reforms to the education standards. "But as far as our network is concerned, the retail business enables us to recruit people that are either still studying ...

Global RE investment firm continues Aussie expansion

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... the University of Melbourne and RMIT. "Fueled by student demand, Perth is experiencing substantial growth in higher education campuses, which is transforming its city center into a major Australian and regional education hub," Heitman managing director ...

Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... are considered," the submission said. As a solution, CA ANZ is calling on the government to review financial adviser education standards to create new avenues for advice and allow chartered accountants to provide strategic financial advice without additional ...

Investors to increase private market allocations: Hamilton Lane

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... similar to the reward, indicating investor confidence in this area. Also, 81% of wealth professionals reported client education significantly boosts interest in private markets. Hamilton Lane head of global client solutions James Martin said: "The survey ...

Hiring for risk, member services to take off

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... these transformation programs. It's also expected super funds will continue increasing investment in member services and education teams, looking to attract adaptable, high-performing professionals who can deliver personalised guidance at scale. "MS&E ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... ASIC said it is closely working with government and consumer groups to address legal and regulatory gaps and deliver education campaigns to empower Australians to better identify risks to their retirement savings. It currently has 12 court cases underway ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... years. IFS executive manager of advice services Adrian Gervasoni said super fund members often seek guidance focused on education, decision-making and goal setting rather than complex portfolio management or tax structuring. "However, many advisers find ...