Lachlan McKean - Associate Adviser (Sterling Private Wealth)

NCAs unlikely to solve retirement advice gap: HUB24, CFS

26 October 2026, 12:00pm

HUB24 and Colonial First State (CFS) say the New Class of Advisers (NCA) will unlikely solve the retirement advice gap Australians face, noting the focus needs to be on helping reduce friction for those ... Read more

Advised cover faces claims data test

22 October 2026, 12:10pm

Group superannuation insurance appears to outperform individual advised cover on some claim's measures, raising questions about the value of advice when it comes to protecting clients against disability. Read more

ASIC stalls Sequoia bid to ditch cross guarantee deed

19 October 2026, 12:21pm

ASIC is again putting up roadblocks to Sequoia Financial Group's attempt to revoke the deed of cross guarantee with InterPrac Financial Planning, asking more questions and requesting more information ... Read more

Praemium's new leadership toughens earnings yardstick

16 October 2026, 12:49pm

Praemium's new leadership will be keeping a close eye on costs, with new chief executive Denis Orrock noting he will make sure the technology upgrade underway translates into stronger earnings and better ... Read more

ASIC 'scrutinising' Sequoia's second InterPrac fire sale

14 October 2026, 12:46pm

The corporate regulator says it is "closely scrutinising" Sequoia Financial Group's second attempt at a fire sale of InterPrac Financial Planning to a little-known private investor. Read more