With licensee switching on the rise, particularly for newer advisers, compliance expert Sean Graham has shared red flags to watch out for when making the jump between AFSLs.
Magellan Financial Group is keen to enact further strategic expansions with income from strategic partnerships tripling to $31.1 million from the addition of Vinva during FY25.
Insignia Financial’s wrap platform has appointed Heidi Press, former HUB24 head of product management, to spearhead the design and delivery of the MLC Expand platform.
Beyond their investment benefits, over a third of advisers say utilising managed accounts solutions has allowed them to take on more clients, according to Praemium.
Family office Lederer Group has progressed its takeover bid for the Elanor Commercial Property Fund, lodging a bidder’s statement with ASIC as it says the fund has been “unable to agree” on negotiation terms.
Altus Financial, based on NSW's Central Coast, has announced a merger with advisory firm Fortunity to strengthen its presence in the region and expand its service offerings.
As larger Australian Financial Services licensees continue to expand their reach in an increasingly expensive industry to operate, how do smaller firms ensure they stay relevant and efficient?
Wealth Architects has acquired a Cairns-based advice practice as it seeks to expand its national advice presence.
Outflows have doubled in the property and infrastructure space to $1.3 billion with advisers instead favouring private markets as Morningstar data finds active property funds are struggling to outperform.
Fund manager HMC Capital is seeking to expand fundraising for its private equity vehicle into wholesale platforms now that it has achieved a three-year track record, while scrapping plans for a second fund.
