In the same way psychologists offer guidance amid volatile periods, financial advisers also provide emotional counsel to clients during market swings, says Escala Partners.

ASIC has issued a warning to financial advisers to ensure they are complying with client consent requirements when entering into ongoing fee arrangements.

Commonwealth Bank has formally dropped to zero advisers following LGT Crestone’s acquisition of its advice arm – some six years on from the Hayne royal commission.

Advice practices with up-to-date business plans are twice as likely to achieve high profitability, according to Adviser Ratings, but getting stuck in development mode can be worse than having no plan at all.

The $13 billion ethical investment manager has named its new head of equities, who previously spent 12 years at Perpetual.

Magellan Financial Group has reported a consecutive monthly AUM increase for only the second time in the FY24–25 financial year.

With the Selfwealth acquisition under its belt, APAC investment platform Syfe has shared how it is investing in a hybrid financial advice model to target mass affluent Australians.

National licensee Capstone Financial Planning has welcomed an executive manager for growth and development, while wealth manager Cameron Harrison has brought a new chair on board.

Wealth management is facing a “fundamental transformation” as 81 per cent of next-gen inheritors have said they will likely switch away from their parents’ wealth manager, while one in four advisers are looking to switch jobs.