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We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... Although many advisers are reluctant to share them as they are sometimes not receivable or recorded in the Statement of Advice, he said doing so can enhance the ombudsman's understanding to fast-track the process and develop an outcome that may be acceptable ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... already takes advisers a lengthy period to move clients with a fact-find, develop strategies and prepare a Statement of Advice. Further, it "strongly opposes" any ban or limitation on advice fees being paid from super accounts for switching advice. "There ...

Digital advice now available for Future Super members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... and complete the process through a self-service digital experience. They will receive a digitally generated Statement of Advice, as member details are pre-populated within the advice journey to reduce friction and simplify the process. For Future Group ...

Adviser ban stretched to 2028 in ASIC deterrence win

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... investing into products related to Rogers' licensee, and a rate of return in the benefit comparison in his statement of advice. The FSCP found Rogers "acted in a way that was misleading or deceptive, or likely to mislead or deceive." As a result, Rogers ...

Another former Venture Egg adviser slapped with four-year ban

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... partner, ASIC said. He was also found to have provided "predetermined" advice outcomes based on a template Statement of Advice (SOA), recommending clients switch super funds to Netwealth while retaining $10,000 for insurance purposes. Additionally, Hogan ...

Adviser reprimanded over clients' loss of cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... client, failed to ensure that advice was appropriate to the client, failed to identify and disclose in the Statement of Advice that there would be consequences to making the change recommended, and failed to comply with the Code of Ethics. The panel ...

Former UGC adviser's appeal against ASIC ban accepted

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... inappropriate advice. He was also accused of making statements that were likely misleading and of giving a "defective" Statement of Advice. The banning took effect on 15 January 2025. However, shortly after the announcement, Petrovic sought a review ...

Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... to write advice documents and, hopefully, even creating better visuals by moving away from the hundred-page Statement of Advice," he explained. Similarly, Edwards said focussing on increasing productivity and efficiency in delivering client outcomes ...

Scaling practices depends on AI: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... said it takes less than eight hours. The biggest bottleneck in the advice process is the preparation of the Statement of Advice for 38% of respondents. An equal portion of 23% said onboarding and fact finding, and compliance and documentation are onerous. ...

Bravura, Future Group partner on digital advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
... technology, we're reducing duplication, saving valuable time, and significantly accelerating the path to a completed Statement of Advice," AIA Financial Wellbeing chief retail insurance and advice officer Pina Sciarrone said. "This intuitive solution ...
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