Can AI fix Australia's advice gap?BY SAM WALL, ANTHONY CANEVA | THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2026 3:37PM Two aspects will determine whether AI turbocharges the Australian advice sector.
 Beyond the numbersFinancial advisers often claim they tailor financial plans to meet the client's specific needs. But how true is this when the traditional focus is almost ...  Unlocking millennials' financial wellbeing mindsetAs a millennial, I have recognised a definitive gap in the market, cultivated by the persistent idea that financial advice exists exclusively for affluent ...  Ethical finance: Australia's untapped financial planning opportunityThere is a significant gap in serving diverse ethical and cultural needs in Australia's financial services industry. And this gap doesn't just offer a ...  When cash is no longer kingWith markets correcting and interest rates falling as economic growth slows, investors may need to adapt their investment strategies as economic conditions ...  Growth by design rather than by chanceRecently, Freshwater Wealth announced it has achieved 600% growth in less than 12-months, expanding its business to include seven financial advisers and ...  Is the TPD claims process creating additional harm?While most of us breathed a sigh of relief as the worst-case scenario for Tropical Cyclone Alfred didn't materialise, insurance has been on the minds ...  Dear ASIC: How to respond to a regulatory noticeA poorly planned and inadequate response to either a general inquiry or statutory notice from ASIC typically leads to protracted surveillance and action.  Improving flexibility in financial planning key to attracting more women and increasing numbersOver the past few years, the percentage of females to males in financial advice has been dwindling. From a high of around 24% the percentage is now closer ...  The tough question advisers (and clients) are facing on the value of life insuranceA recent poll of Australian financial advisers in February 2025 found more than three-quarters (79%) have experienced a higher rate of life insurance ...  The financial advice industry needs to take advantage of AI, not the other way aroundAmidst lofty statements that AI will take the place of humans in service industries, there are digital solutions businesses working on implementation ... |
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