The dominance of passive funds is having a knock-on effect on Australia’s M&A environment by creating a less responsive shareholder base, according to law firm Minter Ellison.

Morningstar Australasia is scrapping its controversial use of algorithm-driven Medalist ratings in Australia next year and confirmed all ratings will now be provided by human analysts.

Demand for robo-advice tools is rising, a report has shown, but this is occurring simultaneously with rising demand for professional face-to-face advice.

In this episode of Relative Return Insider, host Keith Ford and AMP chief economist Shane Oliver discuss the September quarter GDP figures, which show Australia’s economy regaining momentum.

In this new episode of The Manager Mix, host Laura Dew speaks to Haley Devine, head of wealth management at MaxCap Group, to delve into private credit and commercial real estate.

ASIC has released the results of the latest financial adviser exam, held in November 2025.

Adviser exits have reported their biggest loss since June this week, according to Padua Wealth Data, kicking off what is set to be a difficult December for the industry.

Financial advisers often find themselves taking on the dual role of adviser and business owner but a managing director has suggested this leads only to subpar outcomes.