Brite Advisors sees AFSL cancelled by ASIC

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ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of global advisory group Brite Advisors after compensation was paid to an individual by the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort.

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‘Turnarounds are never easy’: Iress shifts focus to organic growth

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Having taken some “quite tough medicine” during its 18-month transformation program, Iress is now doubling down on organic growth in the delivery of its wealth technologies.

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Will L1 Capital deal help save Platinum?

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A potential deal between Platinum Asset Management and L1 Capital may unlock cross-selling benefits but will be unlikely to reverse structural challenges facing active managers, according to Morningstar.

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Intermediary channel boosts Janus Henderson flows

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Global fund manager Janus Henderson has reported four consecutive quarters of positive flows and is hopeful of its strategic partnership with Guardian Life opening up new intermediary channels.

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Finalists unveiled for Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2025

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Money Management has announced over 100 finalists for its annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards.

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RIAA launches 2025 conference with dedicated advice sessions

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The RIAA Conference Australia 2025 will take place later this month, featuring a range of sessions designed for financial advisers.

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April maintains consistent gains in adviser numbers

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The month of April enjoyed four back-to-back weeks of growth in financial adviser numbers, with this past week seeing a net rise of five.

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Liberal v Labor: How do the parties stack up on advice?

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With the election taking place on Saturday (3 May), Adviser Ratings examines how the two major parties could shape the advice industry in the future.

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Count Gold Coast inks double acquisition

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Count Gold Coast, an equity partner of Count, has entered into binding agreements to acquire clients of two accounting businesses, providing new opportunities for its financial advisers.

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Frontier Advisors teams up with Japanese asset manager

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Frontier Advisors has bolstered its Japanese footprint through a partnership with the $350 billion asset management arm of Nippon Life Insurance Company.

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