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Advice industry under strain amid crisis of inefficiencies: Elemnta

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... advisers' profitability and workloads vary markedly depending on which platform or product providers they use. For example, modern platforms' applications cost practices an average of $760 per application and take about eight hours to complete, while ...

APRA updates governance framework

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has provided an update on its consultation to modernise the prudential framework on governance for superannuation trustees, banks and insurers. In March, APRA proposed eight measures to update its ...

FEATURE: Fund admin | Tight Ship

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... UXDA founder Alex Kreger says it best: "The stark contrast between the front-office polish and back-office decay is like a modern-day Titanic - the gleaming exterior hides the lurking iceberg of legacy systems." Valuable opportunities Despite the rut ...

Australian Ethical appoints chief operating officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... that Anthony will be joining our business at this exciting time. We have made significant progress in the development of a modern operating platform designed to help us scale with efficiency and resilience." "Anthony's skills and expertise will ensure ...

Aware Super promotes technology chief to C-suite

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025
Aware Super has promoted its chief technology and data officer to the group executive level and will soon report to chief executive Deanne Stewart. Richard Exton will assume the role of group executive, chief technology and data officer on November ...

Australian super funds 'important' for the UK economy

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
Australian superannuation funds continue to play an "increasingly important" role in the UK economy, with a group of local super fund leaders set to head there later this month to explore more collaborative investment opportunities. The Australian Superannuation ...

Insurers design framework for dealing with mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... CALI's members, Acenda, recently launched TPD Severity to offer more flexibility around TPD options. "TPD Severity is a modern solution to a modern problem, delivering customers more affordable premiums while still offering access to meaningful protection ...

ASIC reports 50% jump in investigations in FY25

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... capabilities, including in its digital technologies, cyber resilience and data analytics, had paid dividends. "ASIC is becoming the modern, confident and ambitious regulator that Australians need," Longo said. The regulator commenced 252 formal investigations ...

Entireti launches SMA, portfolio management service

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... on the combined expertise, capabilities and track record of Personal Financial Services, Akumin and Fortnum to deliver a modern, scalable service that is focused on delivering quality portfolio solutions and a better experience for clients and advisers." ...

Explosive rise in claims drives new TPD solution for Acenda

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... disability cover that meets that need. "We've worked closely with advisers to design a solution that reflects the realities of modern medicine and employment, while helping more Australians access meaningful, affordable protection." Kerr believes the ...