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

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... acknowledged it would be "impossible" for financial advisers to fund 100% of compensation claims, as it would put small advice firms out of business, but said the funding should not be spread to other sub-sectors for compensation. This comes as the CSLR ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... most practices remaining compliant, the detriment from a single incident is too significant. "While most financial advice firms do the right thing, we are seeing a significant number of complaints stem from major financial collapses that have affected ...

Padua expands advice portal with AUSIEX partnership

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... implementation and compliance through a single workflow. Padua chief executive and managing director Matthew Esler said advice firms were increasingly seeking technology that linked every stage of the advice process as they look to scale their business. ...

Former T. Rowe Price distribution head finds new role

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... solutions based in Sydney. In his new role, Ross is responsible for relationships with key clients and leading financial advice firms in New South Wales and Queensland. He will also focus on Evidentia Private's tailored asset consulting services and ...

Advisers expect growth despite uphill challenges

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... workflows has been more challenging than expected. Despite these pressures, advisers remain optimistic, with local advice firms reporting assets under management growth of 14.4% over the past year and expect a further 13.8% in the year ahead. Natixis ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... be materially diminished," the report read. Interestingly, preparedness appears to improve with scale and revenue. Advice firms generating between $2 million and $3 million in annual revenue were more likely to have formal succession arrangements in ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... such as Advisorlink, Australian Superannuation Resources, Data4u and Grow Your Super Australia. This is alongside advice firms and corporate authorised representatives that have acquired leads, including Lunaris Wealth, Solara Wealth and Wise Investments ...

Centrepoint Alliance acquires two advice firms

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
Centrepoint Alliance will acquire Queensland financial advice practices Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth for $3 million from Astute Financial Management. The two practices, which operate within the Astute network, will add three advisers to Centrepoint ...

We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... Nicholas Battaerd said based on the latest AFCA data, approximately 65% of complaints received voted in favour of advice firms. Incidentally, the remaining 35% of cases result in a determination against the advice practice. "Our job is to be impartial ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... particularly as portfolios become larger and more complex." The survey canvassed 100 advisers from stockbroking and advice firms.
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