Platinum opens door for revised Regal bid

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After unanimously rejecting its first bid, Platinum Asset Management has entered into a period of due diligence with Regal Partners for the firm to submit a revised bid.

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How did adviser numbers fluctuate in Q3 ‘24?

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More than half of the past 13 weeks of Q3 enjoyed a rise in financial adviser numbers, according to Wealth Data figures, an improvement on the same time a year ago.

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The ‘stroke of luck’ with Dixon collapse

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The fallout from Dixon Advisory and effect on the professional indemnity insurance market could have been far worse, according to Numerisk’s Richard Silberman, if the product collapse hadn’t been isolated to one company.

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A whole new ball game: Moving from sport to advice

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After making a name for themselves on the footy field and the tennis court, these two ex-sportsmen reflect on their journey into financial advice and what they learnt along the way.

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Melbourne advice group joins AMP network

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Stantins Financial Services, a Melbourne-based wealth management and consulting firm, has moved under AMP’s AFSL to help drive growth in the business.

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Magellan adds to Airlie portfolio management team

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Magellan has appointed a deputy portfolio manager to work on its $705 million Airlie Australian Share Fund.

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MFF Capital to acquire Montaka Global Investments

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Listed investment company MFF Capital Investments has announced its intention to acquire Montaka Global Investments.

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FAAA sees trust in advisers reach all time high

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The Financial Advice Association Australia has revealed a significant 94 per cent of advised clients trust their adviser to act in their best interests, marking an all-time high.

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Victorian AFSL cancelled amid ASIC investigation

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The AFSL of a Victorian firm authorised to provide financial product advice has been cancelled as the business is being wound up, and the firm is the subject of an ASIC investigation.

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Majority of Aussies lacking financial confidence: MLC

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Less than a third of Australians feel prepared to make effective financial decisions, according to new MLC research, underscoring the peace of mind that advisers bring to clients.

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