Jones believes industry can return to 30k advisers; Are you with the top 10 super fund of FY22–23?

Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, believes the industry can return to 30,000 advisers but new pathways are needed as it is unrealistic to expect people to want to become advisers at 18.

A $34 billion fund has come out on top with a 13.3 per cent return in the last 12 months, beating out mega funds like Australian Retirement Trust and Aware Super.

NextGen Financial Group has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $270,000 to an SMSF trustee over an unpaid AFCA determination regarding inappropriate financial advice.

Asendium has partnered with LML Insurance to offer reduced professional indemnity insurance for Asendium users, as much as 20 per cent in some cases.

A fixed income manager has welcomed the launch of Australia’s green bond program but warns it will need to meet high standards given its lateness to join the race.

Nanuk Asset Management has expanded its portfolio management team with the appointment of John Lobb from Insync Funds Management.

Contrary to claims that finfluencers are a more accessible alternative to advisers, this licensed finfluencer believes she plays a complementary role towards easing investors into financial advice.