Widdup Barilla Chartered Accountants (Hurstville)

FAAA calls for stronger consumer protections in advice reforms

7 May 2025, 12:40pm

The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has opposed collective charging for "always complex and costly" retirement planning advice and emphasised the need for consumer protection in the provision ... Read more

Adviser numbers jump in March quarter: Rainmaker

2 May 2025, 12:34pm

The March quarter saw the highest number of financial advisers join the sector in the last seven years to reach 15,982, according to Rainmaker Information. Read more

Spender criticises Labor's 'lack of urgency' on advice reforms

17 April 2025, 12:51pm

Independent member for Wentworth Allegra Spender said declining adviser numbers is a fundamental issue that needs an "urgent fix", while the CSLR is a "textbook case of moral hazard." Read more

Shield Master Fund terminated, new receivers for Keystone Asset Management

16 April 2025, 12:46pm

The Shield Master Fund (SMF) has been terminated while its responsible entity Keystone Asset Management (KAM) has been appointed a new receiver and administrator. Read more

Centrepoint Alliance to acquire Brighter Super's advice book

16 April 2025, 12:44pm

Centrepoint Alliance has entered into an agreement to acquire the comprehensive advice book of Brighter Super. Read more