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Former AMP adviser banned over false documents

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... Melbourne-based financial adviser is permanently banned from the industry after signing documents on clients' behalf without their knowledge. Patrick Nong was found to have engaged in conduct in misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to a financial ...

Genetic testing ban may drive up insurance cost, premiums: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... restrictions on how much cover people who have concerning genetic testing results can seek to obtain, despite having full knowledge of the likely consequences of those genetic testing results," the FAAA said. "This could, over time, have a material impact ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... intelligence (AI), like many do. "A family member will generally be trusted and want the best for you, but unfortunately, their knowledge may not be just where it needs to be to give you the advice you need, and they may be unwittingly overprotective ...

Schroders recruits head of ETFs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... "Our recent European active ETF launches will enable us to reach more investors than ever before, and Tom's deep knowledge and experience of the ETF market will help marry our growing capabilities with increasing client interest." According to Schroders ...

Voices down: Women staying quiet about retirement worries

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... balances driven by gender pay gaps and time out of the workforce. However, the findings also identified lower levels of knowledge and engagement among women. Only 55% of women expressed confidence in Australia's superannuation system compared to 71% ...

Federated Hermes appoints global fixed income CIO

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... Hermes for 30 years. She continues to manage seven mutual funds and other client portfolios. "Ann Ferentino brings a vast knowledge of municipal bond markets to her new role," Fisher said. "She has been integral to the performance of these assets, and ...

Wilkin-Smith, Hales join trustee board for AMP Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... Nigel as two appointments of the highest calibre," an AMP spokesperson said. "They bring valuable skills, deep industry knowledge and extensive experience to the N.M. Super board, which remains firmly focused on strong governance and achieving the best ...

Australians fearful of getting their investments wrong: CFS

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... of 2250 Australians, more are becoming interested in investing but are hesitant due to fear, uncertainty or a lack of knowledge. They were most concerned about 'getting it wrong' and losing money (42%), as well as uncertainty about where or how to begin ...

FEATURE | Recruitment: Laying foundations

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... operations. "Funds are cautious about moving too quickly on redundancies," Lalani says. "There's a lot of corporate knowledge that can be lost if decisions are made hastily." Kaizen Consulting notes that during integration, permanent recruitment ...

Netwealth to spend $101m compensating First Guardian victims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... investment governance framework and practices. A review led APRA to hold concerns relating to Netwealth's oversight, knowledge and due diligence of new investment options; the triggers and controls it relied upon to monitor and review options; and ...