Coastal Advice Group has announced a rebrand to mark the next phase of the firm as it pushes to hit a target of 15 acquisitions in FY25-26, expanding its national reach across Australia.

The FAAA has written to over 2,000 affected members to warn them of the upcoming education deadline with the organisation warning the numbers yet to meet the requirements are “very, very high” with just six weeks to go.

Clime Investment Management has sold a portion of its retail client book to an external financial planning practice for $1.6 million in its latest cost-out move.

In his inaugural address as L1 Group chief executive, Julian Russell has outlined his vision and priorities for the newly-merged $16.7 billion business but warned fund outflows will continue for 18 months.

HUB24 has taken an equity stake in Finura Group’s digital arm to accelerate the development of its SaaS platform, triggering the separation of Finura’s advisory business.

Despite the advent of new advice technologies which promise to streamline the adviser-client relationship, research by Praemium and CoreData has found the trust and human relationship is most valued by clients.

An aging profession and impending adviser exodus are fuelling a shift in the advice practice landscape, according to Adviser Ratings’ latest report, while internal restructuring prompts adviser redistribution.

The FAAA is set to launch an initiative next week to boost adviser numbers, offering support for Professional Year candidates and their supervisors.