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FAAA fights to reignite Dixon inquiry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... Advisory business, along with other similar failures like United Global Capital, has mounted enormous stress on the advice industry, with the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) levy continuing to surge through the $20 million sub-sector cap. Although ...

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

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... widely used platforms among financial advisers, according to Rainmaker Information, which shows that one third of the industry rely on the 'Big 3'. Colonial First States (CFS) FirstChoice platform holds the highest number of financial advisers ...

Investments, advice complaints jump 18%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... in scam-related complaints to 5977. "Whilst any decline is positive and we welcome the progress made by government and industry to prevent scams, caution should be exercised in interpreting AFCA's scam numbers," Locke said. "AFCA currently only sees ...

Cbus closes corporate super plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
Cbus will close the AME Systems Corporate Super plan and transition members to Cbus Industry Super, effective 1 September 2025. As a result, members will see changes to their insurance cover. "As per the agreement between AME, Cbus Super and the insurer ...

Aware Super expands European footprint

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... limited supply, the aparthotels market represents a high conviction subsector for Aware Super." "The July provides an industry leading offer, and the current platform represents a strong base from which to expand the business across Europe. "The strong ...

Younger Aussies want personalised financial advice: CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... all Australians by increasing access to advice, while providing a clear pathway for those looking to enter the advice industry." Meantime, financial advisers are, however, optimistic about the future of life insurance, with up to 82% expecting the sector ...

SS&C to take over Calastone for $1.6bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... delivering innovative, scalable solutions to reduce complexity and enhance outcomes for the asset and wealth management industry," he said. Carlyle acquired a majority stake in Calastone in late 2020 but did not disclose the financial terms of its ownership. ...

ASIC sues Fortnum Private Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... protection controls that were in place before these incidents. FPW continues to develop these controls in line with evolving industry standards and the growing threat posed to all by cyber criminals." "FPW also believes it has upheld its obligations ...

Treasury wants 'more confidence' in sustainable product labels

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
... investment product labelling, releasing a paper aligning to its Sustainable Finance Roadmap. The government is seeking industry-wide feedback on a framework for sustainable investment product labels, which will help investors and consumers "identify ...

ISS Market Intelligence acquires Autus

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2025
... has acquired UK-based Autus Data Services, a provider of data, analytics and insights to the global financial services industry. Autus will become part of ISS MI's MarketPro, which provides comprehensive, accurate, and actionable distribution intelligence ...