Escala launches ‘Advisory Growth Track’ amid a nationwide talent shortage

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Escala, a leading Australian wealth advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices and not-for-profit organisations, has announced a new adviser career framework and client origination incentive (COI), designed to attract,... Read more continue reading

CPD: Ethics and client best interests

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In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the... Read more continue reading

CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions

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Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single... Read more continue reading

MUFG Retirement Solutions and Victoria University partner to drive jobs, workforce skills, and AI innovation

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MUFG Retirement Solutions, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services, and Victoria University (VU) have announced a strategic partnership to supercharge job pathways for students and boost workforce capability... Read more continue reading

Two-thirds of financial advice businesses have no plan for the unthinkable

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A new research report released by Business Health has revealed alarming gaps in how Australian financial advice businesses prepare for the sudden death or permanent disablement of a business owner... Read more continue reading

The routine advice work that now triggers AML obligations

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Kit Legal is warning advisers that routine work, such as setting up a self-managed super fund, making payments for a client or providing a registered office address, may bring their... Read more continue reading

CPD: Aged care advice and ethics

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Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that Australia’s population aged 65 and over is projected to reach 22% – or 8.8 million people – by... Read more continue reading

CPD: AI governance – a practical framework for advisers

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Regulator scrutiny of AI governance just got serious In years to come, they may well call it the ‘Mythos effect’ – the point in early 2026 where all the concerns... Read more continue reading

Aware Super takes out top gongs at Chant West Awards

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Aware Super has been named Super Fund of the Year and Pension Fund of the Year at this year’s Chant West Awards. Aware Super scooped four wins in total, including... Read more continue reading

New VBP guide for principal advisers to grow and scale with confidence

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Principal advisers looking to build large, highly profitable businesses must choose between being a great adviser or a great chief executive officer because, at scale, they can’t be both, according... Read more continue reading