Brad Cochrane - Financial Adviser (Cochrane Financial Solutions)

Adviser increase the 'strongest' since FY20: Padua WealthData

25 September 2026, 12:02pm

The number of financial advisers has risen to 15,169, with net gains of six new members this week, according to Padua WealthData's analysis. Read more

Product Showcase: Making group insurance count

24 September 2026, 11:47am

Many financial advisers aspire to provide genuinely integrated advice, but finding ways to support more clients without increasing operational demands remains a challenge. Read more

Vietnam joins FTSE Russell emerging market index

22 September 2026, 2:55pm

Vietnam has officially joined the FTSE Russell Global Equity Index Series, marking a new phase for its capital market as it moves from frontier to Secondary Emerging Market status. Read more

FAAA flags gaps in discretionary trusts tax reforms, deficient framework

22 September 2026, 12:29pm

Under the proposed minimum tax on discretionary trust reforms, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) highlighted concerns over trustees potentially being forced to make "major and largely ... Read more

Shield investors launch Macquarie class action

18 September 2026, 12:47pm

Gordan Legal commenced a class action against Macquarie Investment Management, alleging the investors in the collapsed Shield Master Fund have not been fully compensated for losses affecting their retirement ... Read more