ASIC has clarified the distribution of Financial Services Guides is not required when dealing in financial products as a ...

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has seen a reduction in its backlog of complaints, closing more than it ...

AMP has made two senior appointments to its super and investment team, reporting to group executive of the division Melinda Howes.

The board of the Council of Australian Life Insurers has appointed MLC life insurance chief executive Kent Griffin as co-chair, sharing the position with AIA Australia CEO Damien Mu.

A rigid and conservative culture of compliance means the financial advice profession is unlikely to be caught up if the government chooses to modify consumer protection laws for AI. Treasury launched ...

Heavy competition from low-cost passive investment options and super funds have meant active fund managers will have to lower costs or prioritise “niche and exotic” asset classes to maintain a unique ...

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Inflation, interest rates and cost of living pressures have contributed to varied company earnings results in 2024. But First ...

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