Three-quarters of Australian fund selectors maintain that artificial intelligence is here for the long haul, Natixis IM reports, contrasting fears that the technology is a bubble.

BlackRock has promoted Jason Collins from the deputy head of BlackRock Australasia to become its next head of Australia.

Insignia has looked to a rival licensee for its new chief executive to replace Renato Mota.

AZ NGA chief executive, Paul Barrett, has shared why financial advice firms have become more valuable to acquire in the five years since the Hayne royal commission and why appetite remains high for acquisitions.

Boutique asset manager Aldersley Capital has partnered with online platform OpenInvest to launch a new investing solution to reach a broader audience of high-net-worth investors.

A Western Australian financial adviser has launched a petition and called for Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones to increase the portion of the ASIC levy paid by licensees ahead of the next levy schedule.

GQG Partners has seen a US$7 billion increase in funds under management since the start of 2024.

A Victorian accounting firm – in which Count holds a 40 per cent equity stake – has announced the acquisition of an accounting client book through a $1.4 million transaction.

ASIC has issued a final reminder to unregistered financial advisers as the 16 February deadline looms and confirmed the progress made by advisers since the extension.

The central bank has announced its first interest rate decision of the year since a major revamp.