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Bell Financial Group profit surges 133%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... Financial Group has reported a 133.3% increase in first half net profit after tax (NPAT) to $21.7 million, supported by stronger market conditions and increased trading activity. Revenue for the six months to 30 June 2026 rose 36.3% to $165.6 million ...

ASX profits slump as ASIC inquiry costs bite

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... Meaningful progress has been made in our transformation and there is more to do. ASX enters FY27 with clearer priorities, stronger foundations and a disciplined focus on execution." ASX also announced a fully franked final dividend of 104.7 cents per ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... many Australians simply cannot afford it," Abood said. The FAAA is calling for sustainable compensation arrangements, stronger protections against predatory lead generation, sensible DBFO reforms and measures to grow the advice profession. According ...

RBA on hold but keeps door open for more hikes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... also cause growth to be lower overseas and in Australia. So far, growth in Australia's major trading partners has been stronger than expected, as the boost from AI-related investment has outweighed the adverse effects of the Middle East conflict. In ...

Bravura earnings rise nearly 50%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... on January 1. Baskerville was named chair last October, while Damien Leonard became deputy chair. "We enter FY27 with stronger foundations, improving momentum and a clear sense of purpose. While there is more to do, we are optimistic about Bravura's ...

Advisers bolster client book amid compliance burden: CoreData

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
... operating within a licensee network said they would consider switching licensees. Among those open to moving, lower fees, stronger administrative support and better technology integration were the most compelling reasons. Meanwhile, almost one-quarter ...

Life CCC unveils FY27 priorities

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
... controls that support compliance, it said, which will aim to identify any "systemic causes of non-compliance, promote stronger claims controls and support more reliable communication and payments for customers." Meantime, to target claims decision quality ...

S&P reaffirms Australia's AAA credit rating

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... navigate ongoing global uncertainty, pointing to relatively strong economic growth, low unemployment, solid wage growth and stronger public finances than many advanced economies. "There are people who will always try to talk down our economy and budget ...

BlackRock urgers broader diversification

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... selected emerging market equities, while trimming exposure to Australian equities in favour of areas where the firm sees stronger long-term growth opportunities and greater diversification benefits.

Prime Super, Aware Super explore potential merger

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... proposed SFT is in the best financial interests of their respective members. The merger presents a potential to provide "stronger retirement outcomes, enhanced financial guidance and advice, and a member experience that combines the best of both funds." ...