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Reforms on super advertising, stapling enter parliament

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025

... during employee onboarding were introduced to the House of Representatives today. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025 introduces a general ban on advertising super products during employee onboarding ...

DC funds "leaving member money on the table": Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025

... identified. In exploring how to make these solutions material, the study said engagement and financial literacy, as well as choice and default options are key factors for consideration. On the biggest issues effecting DC funds, Urwin said "in each case ...

TelstraSuper members caught off guard by Direct Access closure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025

As it prepares to merge with Aware Super, TelstraSuper is closing its Direct Access option - and some members aren't happy about it. Last week, TelstraSuper informed members that Direct Access would be closed to new investments from this week. The ...

AMP launches new digital financial advice tools

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025

AMP has launched a series of new digital advice solutions to provide members with personalised retirement plans. The recent enhancements include streamlined access to three new retirement sub-journeys and a retirement planner. Through the new digital ...

Scaling practices depends on AI: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025

... services," he said. "So, don't think that scaling is not an option. Think that scaling is a must. We just don't have the choice." Poll results also show where AI can most add value. About half of advisers take 16 to 25 hours to deliver advice ...

Human biases call for simpler retirement framework: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025

... five cognitive biases that impact financial decision-making and called for simplifying retirement advice. Biases include a choice paradox where too many options can lead to overwhelm, a default preference to stick with what is in place rather than making ...

Bell Financial Group names inaugural investments chief

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025

... Australian investors. As a diversified wealth management business, it reflects our desire to become the wealth manager of choice for Australians seeking trusted advice that supports them at every stage of their investment lifecycle," Selvarajah said. ...

Prime Super fined over tobacco exclusion claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025

... they accurately represent the nature of both their direct and indirect investments to allow consumers to make an informed choice." The fine was paid on October 31. Earlier this year, Prime Super closed its sustainable option, saying its performance failed ...

Feature: Retirement | The right mix

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN | WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025

There are many myths about retirement, and one of the most common is that people will run out of money. Even as Australians live longer and many spend up to three decades of their lives retired, the Retirement Income Review (RIR) found the typical retiree ...

GSFM bolsters Queensland presence

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

... that, she worked as an adviser services consultant with Macquarie Group for two years. She started her career at Mortgage Choice. Williams,who took over the role from Stephen Fletcher a year ago after Fletcher became a client portfolio manager at GSFM's ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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