Annual Review: complaints still too high, as households continue to face cost-of-living pressure

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The complaints data in the Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s (AFCA) Annual Review, published today, demonstrates the persistent financial pressures facing consumers, as well as areas where financial firms can do... Read more continue reading

Ellerston Mid Cap Opportunities Fund earns inaugural ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec

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Ellerston Capital has received a strong endorsement from research house Lonsec, with its newly launched Ellerston Mid Cap Opportunities Fund achieving a “Recommended” rating in its inaugural review. According to... Read more continue reading

ASIC flags risks in offshore outsourcing after review identifies governance gaps

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ASIC is calling on financial services entities to strengthen governance and risk management after a review found weaknesses in the use of offshore service providers (OSPs) exposing consumers and investors... Read more continue reading

The central bank circus: high wire acts?

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There seems to be ongoing indications of “last mile” complications in getting inflation back to target in a number of “Anglo” economies. At the same time, labour markets are showing... Read more continue reading

JANA strengthens senior investment ranks across asset classes 

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JANA Investment Advisers (‘JANA’) is pleased to announce a series of senior appointments, further strengthening its capabilities across infrastructure, alternatives, and sustainability. These appointments reflect JANA’s ongoing investment in talent... Read more continue reading

Elemnta targets advice capacity crisis with Adviser Workbench launch, cutting admin workloads by up to 90%

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Elemnta today announced the official launch of Adviser Workbench, an implementation solution designed to tackle a deepening capacity crisis impacting the Australian financial advice and wealth management sector. The platform... Read more continue reading

Elevating standards in Australia’s private credit sector – ASIC REP 814

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Private credit has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of Australia’s capital markets, now estimated at around A$200 billion. Its rise reflects a pullback in traditional bank lending and... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association strengthens technical expertise with appointment of industry heavyweight

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The SMSF Association has appointed John Perri as Technical Manager enhancing its technical support capabilities at a time of massive change and reform in financial services and superannuation. Perri joins... Read more continue reading

Driving social impact, Third Link Growth Fund outperforms benchmark with 7.8% quarterly return

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The Third Link Growth Fund has delivered a 7.8% return for the September 2025 quarter, outperforming its benchmark, the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index, which rose 5.0% over the same period.... Read more continue reading

From CHESS to tokenisation: how Australia can rebuild its capital-market edge

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FCX, Australia’s first fully regulated private markets platform, has released research by Mandala Partners highlighting emerging challenges facing Australia’s capital markets – and outlining a potential pathway to address them... Read more continue reading