CPD: Ethics and estate planning

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Estate planning sits at the intersection of finance, law and family. For advisers, it brings unique ethical challenges: how to respect the wishes of a client while also acknowledging the... Read more continue reading

PPS Mutual launches Risk Practice of the Year Award, a landmark recognition for advice firms

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Specialist risk insurer PPS Mutual has launched the inaugural 2026 PPS Mutual Risk Practice of the Year Award. This landmark award celebrates excellence in risk advice nationwide. The award will spotlight... Read more continue reading

Tax reform and super strategies will help close lifetime wealth gap

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Australia has accelerated progress in gender financial equality in the June quarter, driven by a record-low gender pay gap and strong employment conditions for women, according to the latest Financy... Read more continue reading

AFCA named Australia’s Best Workplace for Fathers

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has been named Australia’s Best Workplace for Fathers at the 2025 Australian Fathering Awards. Organised by The Fathering Project, the awards celebrate individuals and organisations... Read more continue reading

Wealth and asset management leaders launch global study on AI and transformative technologies reshaping the investment industry

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As AI innovation enters the agentic AI era, ThoughtLab, a leading global research firm, has launched a landmark study with top firms providing services to the wealth and asset management industry, including FNZ, Grant... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank GO not fooled by fake wannabes: Video selfies stopping fraudsters in their tracks

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Since its launch in February, AMP Bank GO has been making headlines for its tough stance on fraud. In this time, its numberless debit cards have made it virtually impossible... Read more continue reading

Clients want confidence and control – not just returns

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Australians working with financial advisers say the greatest value they receive isn’t just investment returns – it’s confidence, control, and peace of mind, according to new research from Russell Investments,... Read more continue reading

GBST completes multimillion-dollar APAC Composer upgrade, unifying global platform and accelerating client innovation

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GBST, a leading global provider of wealth management and advice solutions technology, has completed the multimillion-dollar upgrade of its Composer platform across the APAC region – the final step in... Read more continue reading

ACS Aged Care Adviser of the Year awards nominations now open

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In news much-awaited by the financial adviser community of Australia, the 2025 Aged Care Steps Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards have been officially launched, celebrating a fourth year... Read more continue reading