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First Nations Foundation and Super Members Council make case for superannuation reform
A new report by the Super Members Council has identified a range of reforms to h...
Giovanni Torre 24 Mar 2026
Watchdog reveals Indigenous people still face barriers in accessing financial services
Complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority continue to highligh...
Giovanni Torre 22 Jan 2026
Shepparton First Nations student steps up in finance career
As the year draws to an end, many Year 12 students across the country are wonder...
Dallmyn Kelly 16 Dec 2025
Federal government investment to support Indigenous financial wellbeing
First Nations Australians will have greater access to programs aimed at strength...
Dechlan Brennan 7 Nov 2025
Centrepay reform sparks Kimberley food security concerns
"It makes us feel like they've got no trust in us, and how we handle our money,"...
Natasha Clark 3 Oct 2025
Indigenous accountant of the year wants to inspire others

Yamatji chartered accountant Jolene Elliott wanted to break the mould when she and a colleague set out to start their own firm. She continues to champion more diversity and representation in the secto...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 17, 2025
New research identifies measures to close the superannuation gap

New research sparked by the fact sixty-five per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people die before they can access the age pension has found "simple changes" could make a big difference t...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 8, 2025
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand work to grow Indigenous representation in finance

A leading finance sector organisation says the growing First Nations economy should be supported by Indigenous accountants and financial professionals with the required knowledge.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 18, 2025
Banks forced to take action over high fees exposed by 'Better Banking for Indigenous Consumers' report

Banks must ask themselves some 'difficult questions' following a review by ASIC, which has resulted in refunds totalling millions for low-income customers.

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Keira Jenkins Jul 29, 2025
Commonwealth Bank hits the road with First Nations Reach Program

For many First Nations peoples living in remote communities, opening a bank account and accessing their money or support are near-impossible tasks.

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Dilvin Yasa Feb 14, 2025
A journey of kulila, purpose and leadership

Simone Kenmore is an exceptional force – a mother, an executive and a steadfast advocate for Indigenous businesses. Leading Commonwealth Bank's Indigenous Business Banking, she balances the dema...

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Zak Kirkup Oct 21, 2024
Phil Usher is determined to help financially empower all First Nations Australians

One of six children raised in an Aboriginal Housing Commission home in Tamworth on Gomeroi country, Wiradjuri man and First Nations Foundation chief executive, Phil Usher, witnessed his parents live f...

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Dianne Bortoletto Oct 21, 2024
AustralianSuper makes changes, backs wider reforms to close the gap for First Nations people in retirement

A major superannuation fund has called for reforms to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are financially secure in retirement.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 11, 2024
World Bank throws lifeline to Pacific Islands

The World Bank is preparing a financial lifeline for Pacific island nations, backed by the US and Australia, as an exodus of Western banks from the unprofitable market prompts concern that China could...

Super cash boost broadens Rich Blak Women program

A $US100,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to the First Nations Foundation's new Resilient and Ready program extended the insurer's support to enhance financial literacy among Indigenous women across...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 3, 2024
Youpla Support Program phone line opens to help families affected by Youpla collapse

The Youpla Support Program phone line, designed to support First Nations people impacted by the collapse of funeral insurance provider the Youpla Group, opened for incoming calls on Monday.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 1, 2024
Urban Rampage planning to take the corporate watchdog to court over stop order

A key retailer for First Nations people in regional Australia is planning to take the corporate watchdog to court after it slapped two stop orders on the company.

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Brendan Foster Apr 4, 2024
Urban Rampage claims stop order from ASIC "disastrous" for First Nations customers

A store that operates in regional Australia claims an ongoing stop order from the corporate watchdog is having disastrous impacts on its First Nations customers.

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Brendan Foster Mar 19, 2024
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