Sequoia director to depart after 6 years

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Sequoia Financial Group non-executive director Charles Sweeney has stepped down from the board of the licensee after six years.

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FNZ seeks to transform wealth management with 5-year Microsoft deal

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FNZ has signed a five-year partnership with Microsoft to “transform wealth management” through technology and artificial intelligence, and create an improved adviser experience.

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Former NSW adviser charged over dishonest conduct

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A former financial adviser has been charged over dishonest conduct, having allegedly encouraged individuals to acquire shares in his firm’s robotic trading technology, resulting in losses of at least $850,000.

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Global X flags latest expansion as it targets $12bn AUM

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Global X will expand its ETF range of exchange-traded funds next month with a low-cost Australian equity product as it chases ambitions of becoming a top issuer of ETFs in Australia.

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Passive drives outflows from ANZ sustainable funds

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Flows into Australasian sustainable funds have moved back into outflow territory in the second quarter of 2025 driven by US$400 million in redemptions from passive funds.

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The $70.5k saving from being part of a licensee

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A new report from the Financial Services Council has detailed what advisers value the most from their licensee, as well as the time and cost savings from being part of an AFSL.

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Vanguard’s recommendations for improving advice accessibility

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Receiving advice and guidance has been identified as a factor making up a successful retail investment system. Vanguard has shared policy recommendations to ensure greater advice accessibility.

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Adviser favour critical as platform consolidation continues

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The pressure is on for technology providers as Investment Trends’ latest industry report reveals advisers are consolidating their platform use, directing the majority of funds to just one primary platform.

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MLC reduces model portfolio fees

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MLC Asset Management has reduced management fees on its MLC MultiSeries portfolios as advisers seek streamlined multi-asset investment solutions.

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DASH unveils comprehensive platform enhancements

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

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