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Tax reform uncertainty to exacerbate property sell-offs: Survey

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... proceed, which is an extraordinary red flag for policymakers." As a result, investors are looking for educated and qualified advisers to help them navigate uncertainty, including 21% seeking property investment advice from financial advisers.

Talent crunch lifts base salaries for advisers: Kaizen

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025

... expanding their advice teams on the back of increased consumer awareness, regulatory changes, and the shortage of qualified advisers. Kaizen senior recruitment consultant Riley Thompson said that the increase in salaries ultimately comes back to the ...

Scaling practices depends on AI: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025

... 30% of more than 220 advisers are 'very confident' about scaling their practice without hiring more qualified advisers. Forty-two percent of advisers are 'somewhat confident' and 27% are 'not confident at all'. Hosting the session ...

'New class of advisers' need clear-cut distinction: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024

... advice NCAs should and should not be able to provide. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones first called them "Qualified Advisers", much to the criticism of the industry and later assured this was subject to change. This was an "ill-chosen term," Abood said ...

Liberal MP calls for SoA replacement

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024

... Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms, SoAs will also receive a makeover, while a new class of advisers called "Qualified Advisers" from banks, super funds, and life insurance firms will be able to provide simple advice.

Jones preps DBFO Tranche 2 for parliament

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024

... harbour steps. Statements of Advice (SoAs) will also receive a makeover, while a new class of advisers called "Qualified Advisers" from banks, super funds, and life insurance firms will be able to provide simple advice. Jones told a recent AFR event ...

IFS launches two courses with Kaplan

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024

... Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms propose creating a new class of financial advisers called "Qualified Advisers" (QAs) who will be able to deliver limited advice. This cohort is expected to gain some level of competency standards such ...

Advisers should leverage US tech blueprint: SIAA panel

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

... Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package of reforms proposes creating a new class of financial advisers called "Qualified Advisers" who will not be financially incentivised in a bid to make advice more affordable and accessible for everyday Australians ...

The risks and opportunities in advice: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024

... long term," he said. Part of the broader reforms propose creating a new class of financial advisers called "Qualified Advisers" (QAs) who will not be financially incentivised. Many believe that super funds will have a leg up over life insurers and banks ...

Super funds in pole position for expanded advice

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024

... Better Financial Outcomes package of reforms, which includes creating a new class of financial advisers called "Qualified Advisers" (QAs) who will not be financially incentivised. Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) chief executive Sarah Abood ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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