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CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... dodgy providers." CALI said the federal government continues to delay introducing the second part of its financial advice reforms. Tranche two of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) legislation would allow life insurers to provide simple ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... possible retirement." The SMC is also calling for the government to fast-track the Delivering Better Financial Advice reforms, share real-time data between super funds and the government, and allow retirees to be paid super contributions into their retirement ...

Most read in 2025: Financial advice

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
... some bright spots throughout the year, including movement on a CSLR review, the progression of other key financial advice reforms, and the launch of the 2025 Financial Standard Power50. These were the top financial advice stories of the year that was. ...

Retirees could be out up to $136k: SMC

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... Australia could be costing retirees up to $136,000. The modelling underscores the long-awaited need for financial advice reforms, and simpler, smarter pathways to retirement that are easier for everyday Australians to navigate. Research estimates 2.8 ...

FSC explores if adviser licensing framework remains 'fit for purpose'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... seeking financial advice." However, in light of the industry's evolution, including the Future of Financial Advice Reforms (2012), new education standards (2017) and Hayne Royal Commission (2017-2019), the FSC believes it is timely to assess whether ...

Reducing super tax cap to $2m 'a concern': FAAA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
... the core policy objectives. The SMSFA urged the government to reconsider key aspects of its proposed financial advice reforms, cautioning that consulting on key reforms in isolation risks increasing complexity, red tape and the cost of providing financial ...

Financial services minister Stephen Jones to retire from politics

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... Super Members Council (SMC) thanked Jones for his service and noted his work in championing payday super financial advice reforms. "Minister Jones has pursued major super policy reforms that advance the interests of millions of everyday Australians," ...

SMC pushes for DBFO to curb retiree tax bills

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2025
... and advice available to more Australians is a big missing piece of the retirement puzzle. The coming financial advice reforms will help make advice more affordable." The SMC found that 39% of members with less than $100,000 typically left their funds ...

FSC launches digital advice group

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2024
... accessible advice. It will also contribute to the FSC's policy development to support the passage of financial advice reforms through Parliament. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "Digital advice offers new and exciting ways for consumers to ...

The risks and opportunities in advice: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
... Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) Conference will take a deep dive into how major financial advice reforms will impact superannuation funds and how they are preparing to help Australians particularly retirees access advice. The ...
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