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Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... despite most practices remaining compliant, the detriment from a single incident is too significant. "While most financial advice firms do the right thing, we are seeing a significant number of complaints stem from major financial collapses that have ...

FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
The Financial Services Council ( FSC ) has called for a significant overhaul of ASIC's supervisions of financial advice licensees, arguing stronger regulatory oversight is needed to better protect consumers following recent industry failures. In a white ...

InvestStream, MUFG partner to enhance digital advice in super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... evolving member expectations. "One of the greatest opportunities facing our industry is expanding access to quality financial advice for more Australians. We believe technology has an important role to play in helping democratise advice by making personalised ...

Warakirri names head of wholesale

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... relationships join our team as we continue our focus on building Warakirri's relationships with family offices, financial advice practices, researchers and high-net-worth clients," Devlin said. "Mani's strong network, coupled with his significant ...

Padua expands advice portal with AUSIEX partnership

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... described as the "last mile of advice" by bridging the gap between advice production and implementation. "In financial advice, the last mile is about bridging the gap between advice and implementation," Esler said. "The Portal helps complete the last ...

ASIC bans former NextGen Financial Group directors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... refusal or failure to comply with at least two AFCA determinations. These related to complaints about inappropriate financial advice involving the establishment of SMSFs to purchase property. The unpaid determinations left affected consumers out of pocket ...

GDG delivers 36% jump in FUM

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026
... favourable. Australia's ageing population, increasing demand for retirement income solutions and continued need for financial advice are expected to support demand across our investment bonds and LifeIncome products, managed accounts and research ...

HUB24 FUA soars over $164bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... number of advisers on platform to 5649, growing 11% from the same period last year. HUB24 said strong demand for financial advice is underpinned by demographic trends and the superannuation sector, while the Budget has further reinforced the need for ...

Count rebrands Oracle to Count Wealth

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... financial advisory firm also expects further cost synergies over the estimate provided earlier. Oracle Group is a financial advice, investments and accounting business with 14 locations across the east coast of Australia. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey ...

SS&C axes jobs, shifts roles offshore

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... stays and who will be in line for future redundancies," FSU said. Insignia Financial's Shadforth and Bridges financial advice business will also axe 59 staff with their jobs also going to the Philippines. FSU has lodged a dispute with SS&C and Insignia ...