Three advice firms – Talem, Assure and Plenary Wealth – have merged to create a Sydney-based advice business.

Federation Asset Management has appointed an investment director and head of responsible investments to support ESG integration strategy across the firm.

While model figures provide valuable insights on how advisers can draw benefits from managed accounts, Zenith’s head of portfolio solutions has argued professional judgement and quality research are key to successful implementation.

Entireti has partnered with Striver to connect graduates and job seekers with its advice network to support the placement of new talent.

While the number of financial services staff using AI has almost doubled in the last year, two surveys have revealed that fast-paced AI adoption has led to governance gaps and growing concerns about job security.

ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of Ivy League Capital Pty Ltd, a firm authorised to provide advice in relation to managed investment schemes.

Mason Stevens has partnered with independent ultra-high net worth advisory firm GloryHouse to leverage its platform for investment management and client services.

ETF usage by high-net-worth investors is on the rise with allocations rising by a third in the past year but it lags behind direct equity exposure.

Global X has announced the launch of its latest ETF, providing access to Japan’s largest companies under a low-cost structure.

High-net-worth clients with between $5-10 million are found to have the greatest unmet advice needs, according to LGT Crestone, with inheritance planning viewed as the most-sought after help.