Pinnacle ramps up international focus with Canadian MD hire

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Pinnacle Investment Management has continued its focus on international expansion with the appointment of a managing director from T. Rowe Price.

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Wealth Data sold to fintech Padua

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Financial research firm Wealth Data, which publishes the weekly financial adviser numbers, has been sold to fintech firm Padua Solutions.

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Platinum LIC conversion faces opposition from L1 Capital

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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.

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Tailored advice a top priority super offering

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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.

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Betashares forms $8bn managed account provider with InvestSense

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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.

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FSCP determinations ramp up in H1 25

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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.

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Digital or not, client wellbeing boosted by advice

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Whether received via human or digital means, financial advice is reportedly leading to lower stress and more confidence, according to Vanguard.

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Platinum's investment head departs after 12 years

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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.

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Zenith and Lonsec lose senior staff to investment consultancy

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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.

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The adviser journey of ‘scepticism and enthusiasm’ in private markets

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Financial advisers should approach private markets with a mix of “scepticism and education” to ensure they are investing in an asset suitable for their clients’ needs, according to Australian Ethical.

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