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More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... was never seen before, he said, further accentuating the intent towards self-licensing. However, the low number in advice uptake across Australia - only 10.4% of the entire population are seeking advice - compared to similar economies like the US (27%) ...

Bell Financial looks to diversify revenue, targets 'holistic' strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... than 2200 client portfolios. It said it will migrate all existing portfolios on Praemium platforms and continue driving uptake from existing and new clients to build on gross inflows.

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... across the sector and the confidence to implement solutions at scale." Among superannuation funds, the research found a high uptake of digital advice among pre-retirees and repeat usage from members in general. In essence, digital advice must now be ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... stronger" when they were in government by getting rid of fees on low balances and abolished the mandatory life insurance uptake for those that did not need it. "As you can see, none of those reforms that were introduced by the Coalition had anything ...

Australians unlock only 1% of $600bn in home equity: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... products like a reverse mortgage to access the equity in their homes without needing to sell their home. "However, current low uptake indicates many don't know about the product or understand how it may help them meet their financial goals." Now the ...

Adviser gap could boost equity release products: Homesafe

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026

... member calculations, it said. However, these solutions, along with the advice gap, "face the same hurdles to wider consumer uptake." Addressing that, the report noted the Productivity Commission suggested that equity release providers could use "greater ...

Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE, slashes fees

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... popularity and understanding, our enhanced offering, coupled with broader industry dynamics, is poised to drive further uptake," she said. Allianz Retire+ modelling shows that a 58-year-old customer investing $150,000 in AGILE can earn $341,000 in 15 ...

ASX to spend $264m to modernise tech, uplift risk management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... upgrades in its resources to uplift risk management and to modernise and support its major technology platforms. Slower uptake of e-statements at a time of high trading volumes also contributed to the increase in expense guidance, it said. In December ...

Genetic testing ban may drive up insurance cost, premiums: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... terms and conditions of the cover that is offered. Policymakers anticipate that should the bill pass, this will lead to the uptake of genetic testing and "provide extensive individual, public health and scientific benefits". On this note, the FAAA said ...

CEFC invests $35m in Starling Energy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2025

... help reduce household energy bills and accelerate the rollout of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) services, underpinned by the uptake of Plico's solar and battery systems across Australia. Starling Energy's end-to-end solar, battery and VPP service through ...

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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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