DASH Technology Group has announced a suite of enhancements for its core platform technology to better support advisers and the growing wholesale investment market.

With an ESG product labelling consultation currently ongoing, Zenith’s head of responsible investment agrees the existing system for funds is so unclear that people may be better off ignoring it.

One advice licensee has been identified as a leader in gains for the new financial year, having gained 16 advisers over the last four weeks, while two others have also seen double-digits.

While the acquisition of Insignia by CC Capital will help the business, Morningstar believes customer and adviser loyalty will be key as to whether it can regain its pre-royal commission standing.

Ascalon Capital has continued its raid of research houses with three appointments from Zenith, Evidentia and Lonsec, while Drummond Capital Partners has appointed a head of practice growth.

The global investment market is looking to China as a roadmap to success, as the nation pioneers technological development in AI and robotics, Australia-China Relations Institute Professor Marina Yue Zhang has said.

Regal Partners has regained the funds under management lost after the Opthea failure to close out the financial year at $18.9 billion.

International asset manager Robeco has appointed a new chief investment officer as incumbent Mark van der Kroft departs the firm after 25 years.

ASIC has banned another two former financial advisers of MWL Financial Services for making inappropriate advice to clients regarding the Shield Master Fund, following two bannings earlier this month.