Centrepoint Alliance posts FY23 results, commits to further M&A

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Centrepoint Alliance has announced a net profit after tax of $6.3 million as it forecasts a strong recruitment pipeline of over 360 financial advisers looking to join the licensee.

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Prime Financial signals ‘acceleration mode’ with $100m revenue target

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The firm has announced revenue growth of almost 30 per cent to $33.7 million in its annual results and will be seeking to reach $100 million by 2030, doubling its previous target.

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Former Sydney adviser has assets frozen amid ASIC investigation

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ASIC has commenced “urgent proceedings” in the Federal Court of a former Sydney financial adviser amid an investigation regarding fees charged to client super funds.

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HUB24 targets $100bn platform FUA

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HUB24 is targeting platform funds under administration of up to $100 billion by FY25 as it looks to build the ‘platform of tomorrow’.

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Paraplanners fear sidelining by video SOA

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Amidst concerns that video SOAs or a shorter advice document could replace paraplanners, this industry professional sees it as an opportunity for them to upskill.

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How Magellan plans to regain advisers’ favour

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Magellan chief executive, David George, has sent a message to advisers that they are a key client base for the firm while discussing how M&A could help to reach its $100 billion FUM target.

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Iress sells off managed funds business

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The firm has entered an agreement with SS&C to divest its managed funds administration business for $52 million with the deal expected to close in Q3 FY23 as it details its half-year results.

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Financial advisers gain recognition as a profession from ABS

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The statistical agency has officially recognised the financial advice profession by using the occupational terms 'financial adviser/financial planner' as a result of the FAAA advocacy.

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Profits halve at Magellan, new chair appointed

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Net profit after tax at Magellan has declined by 52 per cent as it releases its FY22-23 results, its first in a five-year transformation strategy, and makes several people moves.

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Micro-AFSLs v large licensees: who leads the way?

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There are 300 more micro-AFSLs this year than in 2019, but the majority of advisers still work at large licensees with more than 100 advisers.

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