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In part 2 of the TechKnow podcast on the regulatory change agenda for 2026, Bryan Ashenden, Head of Financial Literacy and Advocacy, BT Financial Group, and Blake Briggs, CEO of the Financial Services Council explore the progress of the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) and the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms, as well as examining the emerging concept of a new class of adviser designed to help bridge the advice gap for unadvised Australians. The discussion also covers the growing role of AI in financial advice, balancing productivity gains with consumer protections, and considers whether Australia’s licensing framework remains fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving advice landscape.
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Disclaimer: Information current as at 9 March 2026.
This TechKnow podcast has been prepared by BT Portfolio Services Limited ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS), the operator of Panorama Investments; and BT Funds Management Limited ABN 63 002 916 458 AFSL 233724 (BTFM) the trustee of Panorama Super, which is part of Asgard Independence Plan Division Two ABN 90 194 410 365. Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Cash Management Account and the BT Cash Management Account Saver. Together, these products are referred to as the Panorama products.
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This TechKnow podcast provides an overview only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such.
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Awards are opinions only, are not recommendations and are only one factor to be taken into account when deciding to acquire, dispose or hold interests in BT Panorama. Awards and ratings are current at the time of publication but are subject to change.
The information in this commentary regarding legislative changes is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our interpretation of the law currently in force on the date of this document. BTPS does not undertake to provide any updates to the extent that any of the laws or regulations referred to change in the future. Consequently, it should not be relied upon as a complete statement of the relevant laws, the application of which may vary, depending on your clients’ particular circumstances.
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