‘Halcyon days ahead’ for advice profession

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WT Financial managing director Keith Cullen believes it is “halcyon days ahead” for financial advice as it completes a four-year period of M&A activity, with the licensee now looking inward at organic growth.

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JANA extends SMA offering to Melbourne advice practice

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JANA Investment Advisers has announced it will deliver tailored managed account services to a self-licensed advice firm in Melbourne to meet its diverse client needs.

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Bravura returns to profitability after cost-out restructure

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The Bravura cost-out restructure has been achieved with lower costs and in a faster time than initially expected, CEO Andrew Russell said, allowing the business to return to profitability.

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BT and Preqin respond to adviser demand for private markets

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Wealth management platform BT and alternative markets data provider Preqin have teamed up to provide financial advisers with greater education and transparency on private markets.

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Melbourne advice firm enters liquidation

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A Melbourne financial advice firm has been put into liquidation by the Federal Court, and an appeal against its AFSL cancellation has been dismissed.

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‘We’ve moved quickly’: Count CEO reflects on growth trajectory

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With two years as Count’s CEO under his belt, Hugh Humphrey takes a look back on how the firm has grown from its “subscale” position to Australia’s second-largest advice licensee.

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AMP BOLR settlement sees around 90 objections

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Money Management understands there are around 90 objections to the AMP buyer of last resort class action, with a settlement hearing due to take place at the end of August.

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Has FSCP gone AWOL?

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There have not been any determinations by ASIC’s Financial Services and Credit Panel for the last three months compared to nine bannings by the corporate regulator over the same period.

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Netwealth FUA rises 25% amid strong adviser pipeline

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Netwealth has seen a “strong start to the year” with FUA up 25 per cent and is hopeful of the AMP advice divestment bringing new clients to the platform.

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US investment managers announce senior hires

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Two US-based investment managers – State Street and Russell Investments – have bolstered their respective teams with senior appointments in global head positions.

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