Advisers can’t, and shouldn’t, foot $67.3 million bill: FAAA Treasury Submission on CSLR 

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In its submission[1] to the Treasury consultation on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) Special Levy for 2025/26, the FAAA says it is imperative that financial advisers should not... Read more continue reading

Praemium expands global fund access with Clearstream’s Vestima platform

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Praemium has strengthened its custodial offering by integrating Clearstream’s Vestima platform into Praemium Spectrum – delivering a new level of global fund access and operational efficiency for financial advisers. Vestima... Read more continue reading

Reporting season meets the “September effect”, investors urged to get active

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Reporting season has reminded investors of a plain truth that not all companies are equal. The S&P/ASX 200 has remained steady, but beneath the surface, shares have swung significantly. In... Read more continue reading

A mixed bag of results this reporting season with new share price records set

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The August reporting season has seen stark share price volatility with moves setting new records, according to portfolio manager at SG Hiscock & Company, Hamish Tadgell. Around 63 per cent... Read more continue reading

CPD: How to keep ASIC happy – FY 2025/26 edition

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Introduction For financial advisers in Australia, maintaining ongoing compliance is not only about avoiding penalties—it’s fundamental to preserving client trust, practice continuity, and professional standing. FY 2025/26 is shaping up as... Read more continue reading

FAAA board election nominations open 2 September 2025 

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Nominations for the Financial Advice Association Australia’s (FAAA) Member Elected Directors will open on 2 September 2025, with members able to nominate for three positions on the FAAA board, each... Read more continue reading

Akambo expands managed account solutions to power adviser growth

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Akambo expands managed account solutions to power adviser growth Leading financial services firm Akambo has relaunched as an investment management and asset consulting business, sharpening its focus on the fast-growing... Read more continue reading

Growing Australia’s advice footprint with North

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North, the leading platform for super and retirement in Australia, is pleased to announce the launch of Grow, a new investment menu aimed at empowering advisers and their clients at... Read more continue reading

FAAA statement on Senate decision to discontinue Inquiry into wealth management companies

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“The FAAA is deeply disappointed that the Senate Economics References Committee has recommended that the Inquiry into wealth management companies not continue. “This important Inquiry was launched in September last... Read more continue reading

ECP joins Future Generation Women

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ECP Asset Management’s Global Growth Fund has been selected as the latest partner of Future Generation Women. Annabelle Miller, principal at ECP Asset Management, will provide pro bono investment support... Read more continue reading