Thematic ETFs are beginning to gain ground among advisers seeking to enhance portfolio diversification and tap into specific growth themes, according to leading ETF providers.

Mason Stevens has appointed a portfolio manager from AMP as its new head of asset allocation as David Macri departs after just over a year.

Platinum chief executive Jeff Peters says the firm’s turnaround strategy is beginning to demonstrate its first “green shoots” amid slowing outflows and improved investment performance.

Just one of the nearly 50 systemic issues reported by AFCA to regulators in the second half of FY24 related to investments and advice, a report has uncovered.

AMP has announced three senior appointments in its North leadership team to drive forward its strategy and transformation plans.

A major E&P shareholder has admonished the firm’s decision to delist the company at a time when shares are finally starting to recover from significant losses, as “only a handful” of its shareholders will have benefited.

Two licensees have shared how providing a structured career pathway that extends beyond the Professional Year is critical to ensure candidates won’t pursue other opportunities after their training.

Two Sydney-based financial advice firms are set to join forces to create a “stronger, more resilient” advice offering with a combined AUM of $1.3 billion.

Praemium is pivoting the business to offer a “white gloves” service as it launches a three-year strategy to be the leading platform for high-net-worth advice.

Boutique fund manager Spatium Capital has announced consolidation plans with Singapore-based investment group Conduit Group.