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Australia's financial advice model requires “a better balance” and less complexity, given those who need guidance and assistance are probably being priced out of the market, warns AMP chairman Mike Hirst as the federal government drafts legislation for its second tranche of sweeping financial advice sector reforms.

Meanwhile, Sydney pub baron Jon Adgemis has lost control of five pub venues, impacting up to 150 staff, with American lenders Muzinich appointing administrators over a chunk of his Public Hospitality Group, including The Strand Hotel in Darlinghurst.

And gender equity in Australia’s top companies has taken a hit as tough economic times stall interest in appointing women to the top jobs, a backward step peak advocacy body Chief Executive Women calls 'alarming'.