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PC suggests removing excessive entry requirements for advisers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... professionals are entering it to fill the gap because of the current entry requirements." Freeland called on the government to work constructively with the profession to understand the issues and address them before the number of financial advisers declines ...

Legalsuper appoints chief risk officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
Legalsuper welcomed a chief risk officer this month, hiring a former CareSuper and Aware Super executive. Christine Nguyen has joined the fund in the role, bringing more than 27 years' experience. Nguyen will be responsible for leading the fund's ...

Some Australians being taxed more on super than pay: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... the lowest wealth rungs are not benefitting from super as those further up the ladder. SMC said this was due to less paid work due to disability, health or caring responsibilities; higher costs for those who rent in retirement; some lower-income earners ...

ETF Shares awards fund administration mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... service providers. And with Apex's reputation for excellence and strong client service, we were delighted for the chance to work with them," Man said. "We view Apex as a trusted, long-term partner to ETF Shares, equipped with the capabilities to support ...

IFM Investors enters student accommodation arena

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
IFM Investors is dipping its toes into the student accommodation sector, acquiring assets at Curtin University from InfraRed Capital Partners. Marking its entry, IFM will acquire the Curtin University Student Accommodation project via Infranexus, its ...

HESTA to lower insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... million in insurance benefits to members last year. Alongside the expected reduced cost of cover, HESTA said it intends to work with AIA to make improvements to terms and conditions with the aim of continuing to support better access and outcomes for ...

NGS Super aligns leadership team for growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
NGS Super is welcoming a new chief risk officer as the incumbent becomes chief financial officer, and two other executives take on new titles. Fotine Kotsilas has become NGS Super's chief risk officer, bringing over 25 years of experience across life ...

CFS prices advice practice valuation gap at $1.1m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
Financial advice businesses have an estimated $1.1 million valuation gap, a new survey from Colonial First State (CFS) shows, as most advisers are not prepared for the planned and unplanned sale of their practices. The Hidden Value Report, produced ...

CSC quashes internal bullying, sexism claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) chair Janet Torney has rejected suggestions that bullying, harassment or sexism are improperly handled by the organisation. Torney responded to reporting by the Australian Financial Review that CSC received ...

Trump signs order to open 401(k)s to private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
Citing better returns and diversification benefits, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, into 401(k) plans. The order calls for a review of the Department of Labor's guidance on ...