Adviser growth flatlines following new FY growth

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After seven weeks of strong growth, Wealth Data analysis shows financial adviser gains are now tapering off and returning to a regular pace.

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Count marks ‘milestone’ FY25, M&A deal size growing

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Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey has said FY25 was a “milestone year” for the business as it completed its Diverger integration, exceeding targets with $5.1 million in cost synergies.

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Perpetual looks to alts; wealth management sale plans slow

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Six months after scrapping its planned deal with KKR, Perpetual is yet to make significant headway on the sale of its wealth management division but is focusing on alternatives for product development.

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Platinum NPAT declines 89% after $5.6bn in outflows

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Platinum Asset Management’s NPAT has fallen by 89 per cent in FY25, with the firm confirming that it will be renamed as L1 Group following the expected completion of its merger with L1 Capital.

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Integro appoints advice manager to support national expansion

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Perth financial advice firm Integro Private Wealth has promoted Emma Ross as advice and operations manager to lead the team as it eyes future growth opportunities.

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US wealth manager doubles down on Australian growth

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US wealth manager Focus Financial Partners, which includes Australia’s Escala Partners, has appointed a chief strategy officer to fuel further Australian growth.

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Bancara: The Future of Wealth, Built for Those Who Live Without Limits

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The definition of wealth has evolved.

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The First 90 Days as a Sole Trader: Setting Up For Long-Term Success

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ASIC continues Shield-linked enforcement with banning and AFSL cancellation

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ASIC has cancelled the Australian Financial Services Licence of MWL Financial Services and banned MWL’s director Nicholas Maikousis for 10 years over conduct in relation to the Shield Master Fund.

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Bell’s 2-year transformation to a diverse wealth manager

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Bell Financial Group co-CEO Arnie Selvarajah believes regulation will make the provision of episodic advice easier for consumers and is pivoting the business over the next two years to focus on wealth management.

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