AFCA updates on FY26 fee rise

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has shared how much its member fees will rise in the next financial year.

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The challenge to balance in-house views with client preferences

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Wealth managers have said they are experiencing difficulties in aligning their company’s in-house views with the ever-increasing needs of clients, according to MSCI.

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Advisers experiencing ‘champagne problem’ with pricing power

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The financial advice industry is experiencing a “champagne problem” regarding pricing, with advice firms seeing no need to cut their prices to remain competitive.

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Platinum outflows jump over 120% as co-CIOs step back

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Outflows from Platinum Asset Management jumped from $160 million to $358 million in February as the firm announced its co-chief investment officers will step back from their roles.

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ETF sector loses $2bn in February

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ETF assets experienced a rare fall in February, with the sector losing more than $2 billion during the month, according to Betashares.

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BlackRock reflects on a decade of managed accounts

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Marking a decade offering managed accounts in Australia, BlackRock has elaborated on the changes it has seen in their usage by financial advisers, with net client flows rising from 4 per cent to 25 per cent.

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Lonsec Research and Ratings to partner with Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2025

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Lonsec Research and Ratings has been announced as research partner for the annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards.

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AZ NGA’s Barings deal allows its larger practices to grow

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AZ NGA’s CEO has unpacked how its recent $345 million debt facility from Barings will accelerate its advice network’s growth ambitions, and allow its largest firms to access a greater source of funding.

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Artwork v ASX: Are luxury assets outpacing financial markets?

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As the number of high-net-worth individuals in Australia passes 42,000, Knight Frank has delved into the luxury goods they are purchasing and whether they are outpacing financial markets.

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Women fearful of achieving retirement goals

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Research by Colonial First State has found women are reluctant to make retirement preparations, despite 62 per cent saying they feel that they are unable to achieve a comfortable retirement.

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