A group of 31 victims of Melissa Caddick have agreed to an in-principle settlement with the auditors engaged to conduct annual audits of their SMSFs.

It is a question of “how” rather than “if” asset managers will integrate artificial intelligence, according to Mercer, with 90 per cent of managers already using it or planning to use it in their investment process.

A dozen high-profile female portfolio managers have joined forces on a new equities fund which will invest in companies that deliver solid financial returns and progress gender equality in Australia.

Platinum Asset Management and Regal Partners have reached an agreement regarding whether to proceed with an acquisition following a period of due diligence, as Platinum outflows double to $841 million in November.

Candidates waiting until they feel confident to sit the exam has helped the pass mark for the financial advice exam reach the highest since ASIC took over its administration.

There is a need for advice businesses to offer flexible service models, with Investment Trends research suggesting over half of potential clients prefer one-off advice to meet their financial needs.

Administrator Deloitte has shared how much Shield Master Fund investors could receive in estimated returns if the scheme is successfully wound up.

Alternative asset manager iPartners Funds Management has announced a new acquisition to support its retail presence with a majority stake in Mi Funds Management.

The development of a new advice document presents a “blank canvas” for advisers to create a suitable document replacing statements of advice, says Adviser Ratings.

T. Rowe Price has promoted head of Australia and New Zealand consultant relations, Cassandra Crowe, to the equivalent APAC role.