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Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

... expected, though the delays have been immense. "There hasn't been any material advancement of the reforms recommended in the QAR," Edwards said. "We're still waiting on what a Client Advice Record is and how this could better client outcomes and reduce ...

Why risk advice is on the verge of collapse: Experts

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025

... legislation when the government comes through on that, as to whether they continue with the intention of the quality of advice (QAR), whether they go in a different direction, perhaps relax that requirement a little bit. It'll remain to be seen. ...

Advice bodies want efficiency, long-term solutions from Mulino

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025

... professional advice, Macdonald said, and urgently implement the recommendations from Michelle Levy's Quality of Advice Review (QAR) in line with their original intent. Importantly, he said, Mulino must urgently address the issues with the CSLR, which ...

Millions of Aussies want episodic advice: Research

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024

... traditional, full-service models to cut costs. The report said this underscores the importance of the Quality of Advice Review's (QAR) recommendations to facilitate quality, yet affordable financial advice. Investment Trends research director Olivia ...

Coalition urges super funds to push for QAR reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024

... to the ASFA conference to put pressure on the Albanese government to legislate reforms from the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). "Sadly, the Labor government has been slow to progress these reforms, including to improve accessibility of advice within ...

Liberal MP calls for SoA replacement

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024

... is why in this bill, we replace the SoA with what is called an RoA," he said. Michelle Levy's Quality of Advice Review (QAR) recommended eliminating SoAs altogether, which he does not agree with. "I'm not of the view that these SoAs should be ...

New shadow assistant treasurer's vision for advice, super

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024

... Assistant Treasurer Luke Howarth has reaffirmed the opposition unreservedly supports Michelle Levy's Quality of Advice Review (QAR) recommendations and wouldn't go back to the drawing board, at an event hosted by the Financial Services Council ...

Inflation pummels adviser pay by 20%

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024

... recently. Braithwaite said: "Closing the gap may have negative consequences towards the intent of the Quality Advice Review (QAR), further pushing up the cost of advice and making it less accessible." "Cost of on-going advice clients is already getting ...

Regulation, profitability top adviser worries: BT

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2024

... Index 2024, remaining in the number one spot year on year. Uncertainty around the outcome of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) is worrisome for advisers as is the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), which imposes another levy on the sector of ...

Super account advice fees a sticking point for advice bill: Senate inquiry

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2024

... The committee discussed 11 recommendations from the DBFO's predecessor, Michelle Levy's Quality of Advice Review (QAR), which form the basis of the bill. These included suggestions to consolidate administrative steps in obtaining clients' ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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