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ASIC strengthens codes of conduct guidance

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025

... approval. However, ASIC said seeking and obtaining the regulator's approval is a signal that the code is one that consumers can have confidence in and rely on. ASIC expects codes to, at minimum, address specific industry issues and consumer problems ...

Comfortable retirement requires $432k in super: SCA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2025

Super Consumers Australia (SCA) states that a financially comfortable retirement requires $432,000 in superannuation for couples and $322,000 for singles who are homeowners. SCA's modelling, which is based on Australians owning their homes outright ...

CEFC invests $35m in Starling Energy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2025

... and battery systems across Australia. Starling Energy's end-to-end solar, battery and VPP service through Plico helps consumers by reducing energy costs and providing a cheaper energy source while offering lower cost finance, the CEFC said. The HEUF ...

Financially savvy Australians can add $1.2tn to wealth: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025

... traditionally been a costly and heavily intermediated process. Digital advice provides opportunities to reach new groups of consumers through evolving channels," the report read. The report urged advisers to empower clients through education and focus ...

ASIC invites feedback on disclosure requirements

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025

... proposals are about promoting regulatory balance and addressing problems without compromising on essential disclosure for consumers," Constant said. "The proposed approach promotes transparency and disclosure outcomes that can inform good consumer investment ...

FAAA Award winners announced

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025

... were recognised for their focus on delivering the highest standard of trusted and professional advice to Australian consumers, the FAAA said. The winner of the FAAA Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year Award was Oxlade Financial's managing ...

SMC makes recommendations to safeguard super

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025

... outsource accountability. Third, reintroduce ASIC's 2010 Investing Between the Flags initiative with official alerts when consumers are about to move outside system safeguards, prompting them to confirm they clearly understand the risks. Fourth, bring ...

Estimated CSLR levy comes in at $127m for FY27

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025

... impacted investors, which is 11,800. "The rate and scale of firm failures aren't slowing. The number of impacted consumers continues to rise, and the proportionate negative impact caused by a relative few remains significant," Berry said. The CSLR ...

APRA to continue crackdown on super fund expenditure

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025

... the full extent of its powers if funds are spending member money in irresponsible ways. Beverley-Smith said one reason consumers have a lack of trust in the superannuation sector is due to what could be seen as frivolous spending of member money, adding ...

Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025

... government continues to work through complexities in enabling greater access to advice, while still ensuring the safety of consumers. "Where an organisation is advising about its own products, we just need to put the right guardrails in place. But I ...

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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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