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Netwealth recruits AI expert to boost in-house advice tech

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... on the protection and integration of data across Netwealth's services and capabilities, and working with advisers, industry and regulators to ensure evolving technology helps to safely unlock adviser capacity and meet demand for advice," Giorgio ...

Government backs Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... recommendations directed to it from an independent review of the ERS, while supporting recommendations directed to ASIC and industry. The changes are intended to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while maintaining consumer protection, market integrity ...

Acclaim Wealth appoints head of distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... distribution capability is a key part of that strategy. Tony brings a deep understanding of the adviser market, extensive industry relationships and a proven track record of building successful distribution businesses," Hamilton said. "As adviser expectations ...

Three super funds fined for misleading investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
Three industry superannuation funds - Australian Retirement Trust (ART), TelstraSuper and Australian Food Super - have been pinged by ASIC for misleading members about their investment options' asset allocation and performance objectives. Each super ...

Retiree super spending injects $121bn into Aussie economy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... take one quarter of their future compulsory super contributions as a tax-advantaged 3% pay boost for up to three years. Industry bodies and an economist have criticised the plans, warning the policy would fuel inflation and leave workers significantly ...

Shorter CSLR payout timeframe awaits major bill passage

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... compensation. "The reduction in the disallowance period aligns with the treatment of levy instruments under the ASIC Industry Funding Model. As ASIC also administers the CSLR levies, this removes the different disallowance treatments between levies," ...

MAM acquires half of Aware Super's Victorian land registry stake

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... Super, a partner we know well, to support SERV in delivering trusted, secure services for Victorians and the property industry," he said. SERV chief executive Andrew Faber said for SERV's customers, employees and the Victorian public, it's business as ...

Industry, economist blasts One Nation's super agenda

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
Industry bodies and an economist have criticised One Nation's plan to let Australians redirect part of their superannuation into take-home pay, warning the policy would fuel inflation and leave workers significantly poorer in retirement. One Nation ...

CareSuper earns place among pension fund giants, ART breaks into top 20

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... of 7.9% in 2024. Thinking Ahead Institute director Jessica Gao said: "Scale and consolidation are among the defining industry themes of the moment. Not only are the largest funds getting larger, but organisations are also increasingly pursuing growth ...

Inquiry rips into Diversa: 'All profit, no responsibility'

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... with the operator regarding the fund's growth and relied on research reports that are widely accepted across the industry. Committee members challenged the adequacy of those processes, noting that rival platform Netwealth has already acknowledged ...