TechKnow - Looking ahead in 2026 – part 1

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Speakers: Bryan Ashenden, Head of Financial Literacy and Advocacy, BT Financial Group, and Blake Briggs, CEO of the Financial Services Council In this first TechKnow podcast of 2026, Bryan Ashenden is joined by Blake Briggs to discuss the regulatory and policy developments shaping the year ahead for advisers. The conversation explores the sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), the role of professional indemnity insurance, and the growing focus on innovative retirement income solutions (IRIS). The episode also looks ahead to the 2026 Federal Budget and the potential for tax and superannuation reform. Next month in part two of the series, Bryan and Blake will cover any developments in the Quality of Advice Review, the future of licensing in Australia and how AI is changing the advice landscape.