AI use surges among Australian investors, with 6 in 10 now using the technology

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Artificial intelligence has become a mainstream tool for Australian retail investors, with research from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) finding more than six in ten investors (61... Read more continue reading

Lonsec upgrades Western Asset Enhanced Income Fund – Class A to Highly Recommended

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Lonsec Research has upgraded the Western Asset Enhanced Income Fund – Class A to Highly Recommended, its highest rating, recognising the strategy’s experienced investment team, disciplined process and consistent record... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches a new short course for the conversations automation can’t handle  

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ANZIIF has launched Communication Skills for the Insurance Professional, a new short course that builds the communication and persuasion skills insurance professionals routinely need as interactions become increasingly automated. The... Read more continue reading

AMP launches North Protect, simplifying insurance cover

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AMP has launched North Protect, giving eligible clients a simpler way to access or transfer group insurance with as few as three yes-or-no risk control questions*. Underwritten by TAL, North... Read more continue reading

Super has one job: to grow Australians’ retirement savings to deliver millions of Aussies a dignified retirement

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Super has one job: to grow Australians’ retirement savings to deliver them the strongest possible retirement income by investing only in members’ best financial interests. Australians’ retirement savings are only... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 2 October, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets were mixed over the last week with US and Eurozone shares down as bond yields rose further, whereas Japanese shares surged helped... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases 2026–27 supervisory priorities to support better regulation and give industry greater certainty

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ASIC has published its supervisory priorities for 2026-27 for the banking, superannuation, general insurance, life insurance and financial markets sectors to provide greater transparency of priorities and give industry early... Read more continue reading

New rules give more digital asset users access to AFCA

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More consumers who use digital assets such as cryptocurrency, wrapped tokens, stablecoins, tokenised securities and digital asset wallets can now access the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)’s free and independent... Read more continue reading

DTCC appoints industry leader Samir Pandiri as Chief Client Officer

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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Samir Pandiri as Managing Director and Chief... Read more continue reading

MLC Super cuts fees for members

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MLC Super will lower fees for members from 1 October 2026, cutting the annual member administration fee by 23% – from $78 to $60 a year – while investment fees... Read more continue reading