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Advisers lean on AQF7 to meet education standards: Rainmaker

24 July 2026, 12:55pm

A new report indicates that Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) 7 qualifications are the most common forms of qualification among financial advisers, held by 85% of the population. Read more

ASIC bans former NextGen Financial Group directors

24 July 2026, 10:40am

ASIC banned two former NextGen Financial Group directors from working in financial services for three years for failing to comply with Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) determinations. Read more

FEATURE | Platforms | The investment supermarket

21 July 2026, 2:58pm

The government wants stronger regulatory power over platforms following the collapse of Shield and First Guardian. The industry says more regulation isn't needed, but better execution of the rules already ... Read more

Count rebrands Oracle to Count Wealth

20 July 2026, 12:10pm

Count Financial has rebranded Oracle Group as a new retail brand Count Wealth, after announcing the acquisition earlier in the year. Read more

Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

13 July 2026, 12:25pm

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago. Read more