Financial planning practices are looking to pool their office resources in an attempt to lower costs and stave off forced mergers....

The service will ease shares administration and implement corporate actions across its client base....

Fees will be decided by industry competition, up to regulator to promote competition....

Bottom-up fundamental analysis and strong quantitative tools led to inclusion on platform....

Fund managers will need a passport to trade, while revamping AFSL regulations would impose further restrictions on the industry....

Mandate will extend successful relationship with HSBC....

Can be cheaper for planning practice, but confidentiality biggest concern....

Investors will be able to choose a gearing level that suits them and pay off their premiums up-front....

Aims to expand its reach into Asian wealth management firms and private banks....

Small financial planning practices are struggling with the complex requirements and costs of running their businesses....