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Super funds should not be asked to fund the CSLR: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said Australia's Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is the only scheme of its kind worldwide funded from the retirement savings of people who cannot claim from it, and that needs to ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
Despite only accounting for less than 10% of the total complaints lodged, investment and advice complaints have seen the steepest increase in FY26, data from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) shows. AFCA received a record 119,949 ...

Padua expands advice portal with AUSIEX partnership

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
Padua Solutions has expanded its Padua Advice Portal, naming AUSIEX as its exclusive broking partner as the advice technology provider looks to streamline advice generation, implementation and compliance for financial advisers. The partnership integrates ...

Former T. Rowe Price distribution head finds new role

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
After a four-month hiatus, the sales director is now calling Evidentia Private, the private wealth arm of Evidentia Group, home. Former T. Rowe Price head of intermediary sales for Australia Jonathon Ross has joined Evidentia Private as principal, private ...

arcpoint OCIO scores more mandates, Larapinta Private launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
... it with us, inside a governed and accountable structure, while we stay focused on strategy and our clients." Sydney advice firm Sherlock Wealth engaged arcpoint to strengthen its investment committee process, and provide research, analysis and recommendations. ...

Esencia seals third merger

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... Group in a deal that brings around 650 clients and four financial advisers into the business. The Shellharbour-based advice firm is Esencia Wealth's third merger this year as it continues its ambition of advising 10,000 clients nationally. Under the ...

Advisers expect growth despite uphill challenges

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Despite the current headwinds involving market uncertainties, rapid digitisation and the ageing population, financial advisers remain optimistic about what they can achieve over the next few years, a new report finds. However, the growth will not be ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
Most financial advice practices are ill-prepared to manage the sudden death or permanent disablement of a principal, according to new research, underscoring widespread gaps in succession and contingency planning. Business Health's newly released What ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
ASIC has named 19 additional entities involved in superannuation lead generation activities as part of an ongoing review into business models that may encourage consumers to switch super funds unnecessarily or inappropriately. The regulator updated ...

Former Brite Advisors responsible manager banned

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... consultant between July 2022 and October 2023. The banning order marks the latest regulatory action linked to the failed advice firm. Brite Advisors was placed into liquidation in February 2024, and ASIC cancelled the firm's Australian financial ...
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