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Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

4 August 2026, 11:34am

Despite only accounting for less than 10% of the total complaints lodged, investment and advice complaints have seen the steepest increase in FY26, data from AFCA shows. Read more

Acclime acquires Melbourne's Polar 993

31 July 2026, 12:29pm

Acclime, a provider of corporate, governance, advisory and fund services across Asia Pacific and global markets, has signed an agreement to acquire the independent trustee and fund administration business ... Read more

Platforms are not solution providers: AZ NGA

31 July 2026, 12:18pm

AZ NGA group chief executive Paul Barrett warned platforms should stay in their lane rather than overstep to improve financial adviser productivity, reiterating that it is the advice business' responsibility ... Read more

ASIC sues First Guardian-linked auditors

31 July 2026, 12:01pm

ASIC has commenced proceedings against Auditeo Australia and two auditors for their involvement in the First Guardian Master Fund failure. Read more

Local advice sector an attractive opportunity for global PE firms

30 July 2026, 11:49am

Local experts are observing a growing investment opportunity in Australian advice platforms that may not be as apparent for global investors, but since the sector is currently at its "infancy", many can ... Read more