| Showing 1 to 10 of 29 articles: JOSHUA LEE | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026 Advice firms that fail to adopt innovative approach risk falling behind their peers. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026 As the super industry continues to evolve, innovation becomes the centralised focus for continued growth in client acquisition and retention. Read more TALI BOROWICK | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026 Licensees need to be prepared for the risks AI poses to their business, as 2026 becomes the year of 'accountability'. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025 This article explores the transformative change that can be achieved through the implementation of smart technologies, highlighting how this has been achieved by some financial services entities overseas. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025 This article explores the evolution of superannuation, the operational challenges funds face, their impact on members and the financial system, and the solutions that can drive industry transformation. Read more TRACY LU , TOMMY CHEN , MAX JONES , PAUL MERSIADES | FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025 In this article, we set out the key themes that emerged from our analysis and recommend ways to mitigate IP risk when using generative AI tools. Read more CLIVE FERNANDES | FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025 While generative AI grabs headlines for its capabilities in content creation and automation, its real value in financial advice lies in how it augments existing processes and empowers human advisers to provide better services. Read more LESLEY SUTTON , EMILIE WILLIAMS | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024 The government recently introduced a raft of bills to parliament as part of a Cyber Security Legislative Package. This article explores the proposals to strengthen the existing obligations and government powers under the Security of Critical Infrastructure ... Read more JAIME LUMSDEN , MICHELE LEVINE | FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2024 The outcome of Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Bit Trade Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 953 (Kraken Case), for which judgment was handed down on 23 August 2024, was somewhat unenlightening so far as it related to the application of the design ... Read more FAHIM KHONDAKER , NICK FOX | WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024 As organisations weigh the potential benefits and risks of generative AI, it's already causing a monumental shift in how we work and perceive the value of tasks. Read more |
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Though she initially tried, Sacha Burchgart couldn't escape the call of a career in financial advice; it just took staring down her own mortality to see what's possible when you do things differently. Jamie Williamson writes.














