Betashares chief executive, Alex Vynokur, has said that the firm is focused on financial advisers “more than ever” as it grows the business, having announced a merger with managed account provider InvestSense.
Pinnacle Investment Management has continued its focus on international expansion with the appointment of a managing director from T. Rowe Price.
Financial research firm Wealth Data, which publishes the weekly financial adviser numbers, has been sold to fintech firm Padua Solutions.
L1 Capital has confirmed it intends to vote against the conversion of the Platinum Capital LIC into a listed ETF, meaning the deal “has a high probability of failing” due to L1’s substantial shareholding.
While returns and fees are the top priority for older Australians when it comes to their superannuation, more than one in 10 are calling for access to tailored financial advice.
Betashares is to merge its managed account business with InvestSense to form a purpose-built option for financial advisers, forecasting a positive outlook for future industry growth.
Determinations by the FSCP since the start of 2025 are almost double the number in the same period of 2024, with non-concessional contribution cap errors and incorrect advice among the issues.
Whether received via human or digital means, financial advice is reportedly leading to lower stress and more confidence, according to Vanguard.
Platinum Asset Management’s head of investment, Douglas Isles, has departed the fund manager after 12 years as the firm reshapes the business amid a merger with L1 Capital.
Investment consultancy Ascalon Capital has looked to research houses for hires, appointing one each from Zenith and Lonsec while Zenith has made an internal promotion.
