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'Incompetent' adviser permanently banned by ASIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025
A Sydney-based financial adviser has been permanently banned for acting dishonestly and exhibiting a fundamental lack of knowledge, integrity, and professionalism, ASIC said. Peter Surtenich has been permanently banned on March 6 from providing any ...

Australia can benefit from China's economic growth amid trade war: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025
China is now better equipped to absorb US trade tariffs compared to 2018-19 and is poised for growth that can benefit Australia despite the unrelenting trade war, according to experts who spoke at the China Investor Symposium. Amid the spate of universal ...

Mercer adds to wealth team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... needs of financial advisers grow, we are seeing increased demand for our deep expertise in specialised portfolio solutions. Matt Young and Staten Janes' appointments grow our capacity and will further strengthen our team," a Mercer spokesperson said. ...

ART appoints insurance chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... pricing and reinsurance. He earlier worked at Tillinghast as a consultant. ART chief operating officer Kathy Vincent said: "Matt has done an exceptional job as interim ART Life chief executive over the last six months and will position ART Life well ...

amicaa poaches Fidante exec

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
amicaa Investments - the credit specialist that teamed up with the Carlyle Group - has welcomed Marino Reginold to the firm as head of distribution. Chief executive David Wood said in the new role, Reginold will help build out its third-party funds ...

Wilson AM to launch first monthly LIC strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
The new listed investment company (LIC) will provide investors with a monthly income stream and capital growth with "less risk" once launched on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on April 30. The WAM Income Maximiser (ASX:WMX) aims to provide ...

ASIC slaps FIIG Securities with lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
FIIG Securities will face court over allegations of longstanding cybersecurity failures which saw the private data of more than 18,000 clients stolen and released on the dark web. According to ASIC, FIIG failed to have adequate cyber risk management ...

Cost to maintain comfortable retirement increases

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
Despite a near 10% fall in electricity prices in the December quarter, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) data indicates the cost of maintaining a comfortable retirement has increased further over the past 12 months. The cost ...

ETF market dips but bright spots emerge

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
The $3.11 billion net flows in February struggled to boost the Australian ETF market's position, with funds under management (FUM) dropping to $255 billion, according to VanEck's monthly ETF data. February marked the eighth consecutive month ...

AustralianSuper sued over death benefit delays

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
Australia's largest super fund is being sued by ASIC over the delayed processing of close to 7000 death benefit claims, with some beneficiaries left waiting four years for a payout. The regulator has commenced federal court proceedings against AustralianSuper ...