FSC chief executive, Blake Briggs, believes the regulatory pendulum has “swung too far” over the last decade when it comes to financial advice, and it is appropriate to revisit some of Hayne’s recommendations.

Wealth management technology provider Bravura could be the next potential target for private equity firms, with commentators identifying how CEO Andrew Russell has enacted a successful turnaround.

Financial services consultancy Assured Support has appointed a new chairman to its advisory board, who previously served as Count’s chair and chief executive of the FPA.

The levy payable by financial advisers for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has almost quadrupled for FY26 as the government launches a formal review.

Melbourne and Perth-based Endeavor Asset Management has added 24 financial advisers to its AFSL this week, with overall industry numbers rising by more than a dozen.

The industry has reacted to the retirement of Stephen Jones as Minister for Financial Services, recognising his efforts on reforming financial advice.

Perpetual has released its Q2 fund flows showing a fall back into outflows after a positive Q1, as well as an update on its planned deal with KKR.

AFCA has confirmed its chief operating officer, Justin Untersteiner, will be departing the organisation in March to take up a CEO role.

Australian advised clients are the most eager among global peers to invest in private markets, according to Hamilton Lane, with their knowledge of the asset class also being higher.