This weekly finance wrap-up, narrated by Paige Estritori, covers Bella Financial Group's (BFG) full acquisition of Selfwealth, the growing economic disparity among young and old Australians due to rising interest rates, advances in AI within the financial planning sector, and the anticipated expansion of Australia's financial advisory sector. BFG, intending to retain Selfwealth's brand, seeks to boost its digital brokerage capabilities. As interest rates hit younger Australians hardest, the economic stability of seniors increases. The financial planning industry sees AI's potential for improved efficiency and personalisation. Stricter U.S. compliance protocols compared to Australia's prompt more proactive engagement from Aussie financial advisors. Moreover, Australia's financial advisory sector aims to serve an extra 650,000 clients despite regulatory challenges. Ethical considerations, expansion, and financial reform remain top priorities.n