Australia embarks on a new era for crypto, as proposed legislation hits the floor of Parliament

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Minister for Financial Services, the Hon. Dr Dan Mulino MP, has introduced the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 to Parliament, signalling a new era for crypto regulation and... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches Advice Academy to help grow the financial advice profession

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The FAAA has launched Advice Academy to help build and support a pipeline of new advisers entering the financial advice profession, as part of its work to bridge the gap... Read more continue reading

CALI welcomes new legislation giving Australians confidence to use predictive genetic testing

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has welcomed the introduction of Federal Government legislation banning the use of predictive genetic test results in life insurance underwriting today. CALI CEO... Read more continue reading

Advice confidence rebounds, but nearly 16 million Australians still miss out: Investment Trends 2025 Financial Advice Report

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Advice confidence rebounds, but nearly 16 million Australians still miss out and women are slightly more affected. Key points Confidence rebounds: Satisfaction and advocacy among advised Australians has risen over the... Read more continue reading

Super trustees urged to accelerate progress on retirement support for members

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ASIC and APRA have jointly released the 2025 Retirement Income Covenant (RIC) Pulse Check report, which assesses the progress trustees have made in developing retirement income strategies for Australians approaching... Read more continue reading

MLC Super strengthens leadership team with senior appointments to drive next phase of growth and innovation

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MLC Super has bolstered its leadership team with three new appointments, further strengthening the business to support its ambition to become Australia’s most trusted and fastest-growing super fund. These appointments... Read more continue reading

Federation strengthens ESG and client engagement focus with key appointments

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Federation Asset Management, one of Australia’s leading private markets investment managers, has announced two key appointments to address the rising demand for alternative investments. The firm has appointed Rebecca Thomas... Read more continue reading

AI use doubles but protections remain woefully inadequate

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Finance sector workers are using AI more than ever before, yet say they are more fearful, less supported and more heavily monitored according to a recent survey by the Finance... Read more continue reading

Housing affordability at a record low – here’s four key ways to fix it

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Key points With the latest surge in home prices relative to incomes housing affordability is at a new record low. This is adding to a slide in home ownership and... Read more continue reading

TAL Community Foundation celebrates 10 years of partnership and impact with Anniversary Grants

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Since 2015, the TAL Community Foundation has contributed over $8 million and 21,000 volunteer hours to support Australian communities through genuine partnerships and employee-driven philanthropy. To celebrate the milestone, TAL’s... Read more continue reading