Investment info firm completes acquisition of SA wealth practice

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Investment information firm Equity Story has completed its acquisition of South Australian financial advisory and stockbroker Baker Young, propelling the firm’s full-service offering.

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Relative Return: Structural shifts creating fertile ground for small-caps

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How asset managers can shape their private markets offering

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With US$1.5 trillion in private credit expected to be held by wealthy clients by 2029, a report has explored the best ways asset managers can take advantage of this trend and meet demand in the advisory market.

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Insignia plays waiting game with final PE bidder

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The prospect of a takeover of Insignia Financial still remains up in the air as remaining bidder CC Capital bides its time on making a final offer.

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Double-digit gains help recover FY25 losses

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Adviser losses look to be slowing down after the EOFY, with FY26 adviser gains now almost balancing out the losses from the previous financial year.

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Improved ESG labelling on the horizon to beat adviser confusion

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The government has opened a consultation on sustainable investment product labelling by fund managers to help advisers make informed decisions on investing responsibly.

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Service quality trumps size for advisers’ retirement product selection

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Platform-based superannuation funds are beating out industry fund models when it comes to adviser satisfaction, with service quality playing a key role in advisers’ decision-making.

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Government urged to address shrinking advice profession

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With millions of Australians rushing towards retirement, CPA Australia said urgent action is needed to bolster the financial advice profession before it becomes an “irreversible crisis”.

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Evolving retirement strategies for an ageing population

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Investment strategies must adapt to an ageing population, believes T. Rowe Price’s Cassandra Crowe, or individuals will risk outliving their retirement savings.

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