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NAB announces Private Wealth, nabtrade hires

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025

... Piotrowski has been a market commentator at CBA for more than 24 years. NAB Private Wealth executive Michael Saadie said: "Tom isn't just a market expert. He brings a mix of credibility, charisma, and connection with customers and investors. We're thrilled ...

APRA warns of super fund sustainability challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025

... three-year natural cash flow ratio. About 33% of funds have negative three-year natural cash flow ratios, though APRA said this isn't necessarily concerning "as some funds may have strategic objectives to service a larger proportion of retirees compared ...

Vast majority of advised Australians "tangibly" better off: FAAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025

... benefits include improved financial wellbeing, peace of mind and time saved on financial decisions. "Good financial advice isn't just about the numbers. It's about giving people confidence, support, and a sense of control, even when times are tough," ...

Age Pension to increase on September 20

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

The Age Pension is increasing tomorrow, while previously frozen deeming rates will rise by 0.5%. From tomorrow, September 20, the Age Pension will increase by $29.70 a fortnight for singles and $44.80 for couples combined. This will see singles receive ...

Insurers' approaches reinforcing mental health stigma: Life CCC

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025

The Life Insurance Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) has found many insurers are still using blanket mental health exclusions despite being required to assess customers' individual circumstances. Releasing its report on life insurers' compliance ...

Future Fund achieves 12.2% in FY25, tops other instos

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025

Australia's sovereign wealth fund beat the returns of other institutional investors by achieving 12.2% p.a. in the last financial year and in the same breath boosted assets to a new high of $252.3 billion. Global equities from developed markets, which ...

Advisers favour third-party support in product selection

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 8 SEP 2025

... volatility is prompting advisers to step up client engagement, despite traditionally preferring a lower touch approach. "Volatility isn't just reshaping portfolios, it's reshaping relationships," Spittle added. "Advisers want fewer but more meaningful ...

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025

... GDP figures pointed to a slight increase in productivity (up 0.3% on the quarter and 0.2% annually), he said the government isn't getting "carried away". "We know that the quarterly outcomes can be volatile. We know that we've still got a very substantial ...

Using super as 'piggybank' would be a 'disaster': Schroder

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025

... no playbook for this. The potential for super to be an engine room of Australia's sustained prosperity is unrealised. "This isn't and can't be about government telling funds what to do." In addition, Schroder called for a more flexible superannuation ...

Montgomery to distribute digital assets fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025

... been quietly dominating this segment in Australia," Montgomery founder and chair Roger Montgomery said. "This partnership isn't just about innovation; it's about delivering exceptional, relatively resilient returns that empower investors to thrive in ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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