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FSU calls for universal PPL

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... their children. "Universal paid parental leave is just one of many ways we can give families genuine choice and better options, and it's great to see parts of the finance sector leading by example," she said. "The Finance Sector Union is calling ...

Global X urges investment education as property values fall

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... the pressure, he added. "As a nation we really need to raise our understanding of diversification, risk and investment options, because whether we like it or not, our financial futures will be shaped by assets well beyond the monopoly board," Jocum s ...

Netwealth to defend First Guardian class action

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2026
... been served with a Statement of Claim in connection with the offering and monitoring of certain First Guardian investment options available through the Netwealth Superannuation Master Fund. "The claim relates to matters previously addressed through Netwealth's ...

Product Showcase: Making group insurance count

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... significant feature of many Australians' finances, even if some members are unaware they have it. "Accessible life insurance options can help advisers have insurance conversations with a broader segment of clients, including those who may not have ...

Australia's alpha female representation regresses: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2026
... outpaced the decline in male active fund managers, as active funds continue to suffer at the hands of cheaper passive options," the report read, adding the fall in the number women was faster than the decline in active fund managers year-on-year. Women ...

Netwealth faces potential class action over First Guardian failure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2026
... of potential class action, alleging it breached duties while offering and monitoring certain First Guardian investment options available through the Netwealth Superannuation Master Fund. No proceedings have yet been filed. Netwealth received the letter ...

ASIC secures court orders against questionable investment scheme

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 21 SEP 2026
... figure of $19.1 million has been achieved thus far. The minimum investment for the scheme was $100,000, with multiple options, up to $1 million, ranging from two- to five-year terms. Investors were advised they would receive "fixed monthly income from ...

Shield investors launch Macquarie class action

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2026
... legal action alleges Macquarie failed to undertake appropriate due diligence and oversight before making Shield investment options available through its superannuation platform. Dessent said she had trusted the Macquarie brand when making the investment. ...

AI moves into the advice process

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
... credit scores and bank statements with an LLM for personalised feedback. Globally, 85% believe AI agents could compare more options than a person manually, while 84% believe they could help secure better prices or rates. Experian Australia and New Zealand ...

Taxpayers to foot Age Pension if super turned into ATM: SMC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
... Schubert said. "The policy would also mean more of people's super would need to be shifted into short-term liquid investment options that generate lower returns, further weakening people's super."
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