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Nine in 10 advisers concerned about greenwashing: RIAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... investment product labelling regime. RIAA membership and engagement manager Ethan Kusch noted the research found advisers play an important role in helping ascertain the right labelling regime as they see how real people understand sustainability concepts ...

Sports no longer a sponsorship opportunity for super funds

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... Global chief executive Holly Ransom and Deloitte sports practice lead Sandra Sweeney discussed the possible role sports can play in portfolios. Historically, the panel noted, opportunities for Australians to invest into this sector have been limited ...

Australian economy growth 'stronger than expected'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... restrained spending. Dwelling investment grew 1.6% in the quarter to be 5.8% higher annually. "There are a lot of factors at play in the housing market including higher interest rates and global uncertainty, but it is encouraging to see both dwelling ...

AIA Australia rolls out TPD CORE

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
AIA Australia has launched TPD CORE, a new retail product that charges lower premiums and provides clearer claim assessment criteria for total and permanent disability (TPD). Some of TPD CORE's key features include a five-year rate guarantee, a ...

Opex Consulting taps Iress data lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
Former head of data science at Iress has joined the Adelaide-based financial advice solutions provider to lead a wide range of its ongoing initiatives to enhance efficiency for financial advisers. Alten Hulme has joined Opex Consulting as head of enterprise ...

Acclaim Wealth names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
The Brisbane-based wealth and superannuation business has appointed a new chief executive, as former boss Terry Constable landed a new role at Infocus after almost three years at the helm. Julie Hamilton has taken on the role of chief executive, joining ...

SMC chair takes on more board duties

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... joined the board of Housing Australia as chair, the government announced. In this role, Sherry will guide Housing Australia to play a central role in delivering the government's $47 billion housing agenda. Sherry brings extensive leadership experience ...

FEATURE | Managed accounts | Industrialising advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
Consider a situation where a financial adviser believes an investment is no longer suitable for their clients. Perhaps a fund manager is underperforming or a stock held directly by clients needs to be sold. In the past, advisers would often have to ...

Capital Group makes C-suite appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... he currently serves as group chief information and operations officer at Standard Chartered Bank. "Technology, data and AI play an increasingly important role in how we deliver investment excellence, serve clients globally and scale our business," Capital ...

SMSFA appoints head of professional standards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... support and professional framework they need to meet the highest standards of competence, conduct and ethics." Waller will play a key role in strengthening member capability, promoting a culture of professionalism and ethical practice and safeguarding ...
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