Greater platform competition expected amid advice gap

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The platform market is more likely to grow than consolidate in the upcoming years, according to platform expert Recep Peker, as the adviser cohort becomes a valuable target market.

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Insignia names chief technology officer

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Insignia Financial has looked internally to appoint its chief technology officer, completing the executive team announced to implement its new operating model last July.

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Register your interest for the Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2025

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Celebrate excellence at the Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2025. Register now to be the first to know about upcoming award details.

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Advice veteran to retire from AdviceIQ

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Advice veteran Paul Harding-Davis is to step down from Brisbane licensee AdviceIQ Partners after eight years, and the business has appointed a new general manager.

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Franklin Templeton bolsters active ETF suite

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The investment manager has launched a new active ETF product on the ASX based on an existing Martin Currie fund for investors seeking stable and growing income streams.

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Bringing a slice of America to an Aussie wealth manager

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Stellan Capital’s new CEO Jim DeCarlo says he will use his US experience to organically double the firm’s assets to $2 billion within 18 months, and believes overseas PE firms have a role to play in the Australian market.

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How firms can retain staff amid M&A

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Culture clashes and differing management styles are among the reasons why, recruiters tell Money Management, they see employees changing jobs post-M&A activity.

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Wealth Architects broadens reach amid acquisition spree

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Brisbane-based Wealth Architects has announced two acquisitions as it continues its path into regional Australia and branches out into life insurance.

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Milford AM appoints CEO

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New Zealand-headquartered fund manager Milford Asset Management has appointed a new chief executive to replace Mark Ryland who departs after 11 years.

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Entireti hires inaugural CIO

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Entireti, Australia’s largest financial advice licensee owner, has welcomed its first chief investment officer to drive its research and investment services team.

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