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Super risks continue as advice gets all clear

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... detriment and sustaining trust in the advice sector," AFCA said. "They also align with ongoing regulatory priorities around quality of advice, product governance, and distribution practices."

Feature: Compliance | Passing the buck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... meant to have gone through multiple filters that external parties relied upon to give assurances or comfort about the quality of what was sitting on the menus of the platforms," he explains. Walker says he's had to wonder - along with the rest of ...

Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
The quality of Australia's retirement system continues to stagnate at the B+ level based on the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI) over the last four years. The retirement system has not improved since 2021 when it moved from a ...

Integro appoints head of advice and growth

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... across the east coast and regional communities. He will also lead the adviser team to mentor, recruit, and lift the quality of advice provided by the firm. Mesch has more than two decades of experience leading advice teams and driving growth, including ...

ASIC targets funds over 'disappointing' retiree communications

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... trustees is a one-size-fits-all communications approach won't work for all member groups as it may not provide the quality of information customers need to make confident and informed decisions about retirement," Constant said. "Trustees have developed ...

GCQ adds sales director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... which launched in March 2025. Higgins said: "Dimitri is respected across the market for his professionalism and the quality of relationships he has fostered over the last decade. The addition of Dimitri to GCQ will round out what is already a very experienced ...

Soul Patts focused on 'bespoke' private sector investing

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... loans last year; the return on that portfolio was over 13%. We have no defaults, and we're very happy with the quality of the names we have in the portfolio," Barlow said. "It does mean that we have to work very hard to get those [deals] because ...

Vast majority of advised Australians "tangibly" better off: FAAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... Advice Association Australia (FAAA) found Australians with a financial adviser are more confident in their perceived quality of life. According to the FAAA's 2025 Value of Advice Index, 93% of advised Australians say they are tangibly better off because ...

Lorica Partners, Multiforte Financial Services merge

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... culture and standards. "When we quietly tested the market, we were surprised - and genuinely affirmed - by the number and quality of like-minded firms that reached out. It made the decision both easier and harder. Lorica stood out, and we're delighted ...

National decline in retirement confidence: AMP

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... effort to turn evidence into action so more Australians can feel confident about their retirement and unlock a better quality of life." Aiming to address a wide cross-section of social and community needs, the Hub will harness AMP's expertise to raise ...