Gold Coast adviser banned over ‘speculative’ investment advice

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A Gold Coast-based financial adviser has been banned for four years by the corporate regulator after he provided inappropriate advice for Next Generation Advice regarding speculative and illiquid investments.

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AMP partners with UNSW Sydney on AI development

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Advancing research on the use of artificial intelligence in financial services, AMP has announced a strategic partnership with UNSW Sydney.

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VanEck spruiks latest smart beta ETF

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ETF provider VanEck is set to launch its latest smart beta ETF – the MSCI International Growth ETF– ushering in a new growth international equities strategy.

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IAM appoints former Platinum co-founder

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Former Platinum co-founder James Simpson will take up a non-executive role at Income Asset Management as two directors retire.

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Portfolio construction guide 2026: A comprehensive guide to portfolio construction for financial year 2025–26

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Money Management Portfolio Construction Guide, where we explore and demystify five essential asset classes for financial advisers.

In this edition, we take a deep dive into the five key asset classes that continue to shape portfolio strategy in the 2025–26 financial year. With each chapter, you’ll gain direct insights from leading managers on current market trends, opportunities, and how each asset class can support more resilient and diversified client portfolios.

Specifically, this e-book will cover:

  • Fixed income with Capital Group
  • Multi-asset with Australian Ethical
  • Private credit with Metrics Credit Partners
  • Real estate with Metrics Credit Partners
  • Small-cap equities with Prime Value

On behalf of Money Management and our partners, we hope you enjoy reading this guide.

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‘Buck stops with us’: Licensees on their APL selection process

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As the industry navigates the fallout from recent product failures, two major AFSLs have detailed their APL selection process and relationship with research houses, warning a selection error could “destroy” a licensee.

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Ageing adviser population challenging business succession plans

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The impending retirement of financial advisers in their 50s could see the profession face significant succession challenges over the coming decade and younger advisers may not be the answer.

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Minimising key person risk for solo AFSLs

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With a third of AFSLs being solo advisers, how can they navigate key person risk and ensure they are still attractive propositions for buyers when it comes to their succession planning?

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Magellan’s Thomas to depart amid global equities simplification

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Magellan fund manager Nikki Thomas is to depart next month as the firm reviews its range of global equity funds and transitions her High Conviction fund.

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Women in Finance Summit 2025 launches

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The RBA assistant governor (business services) is set to speak at the Women in Finance Summit 2025, taking place this November.

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