Perpetual has confirmed it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with a US private equity firm to progress discussions regarding the sale of its wealth management div...

Challenger has looked to the superannuation industry for its appointment of a group chief investment officer, a newly-created role....

Despite ASIC concerns about private credit funds being accessed via the advised channel, there are questions regarding how high its usage actually is among financial advi...

In financial markets, excitement drives headlines. Equity markets rise, fall, and recover — creating stories that capture attention. Yet sustainable wealth creation is ra...

In this episode of Relative Return Insider, host Keith Ford and AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina take a look at the Reserve Bank’s unanimous decision to leave rat...

With regulators ‘raising the bar’ on retirement planning, Lonsec Research and Ratings has urged advisers to place greater focus on sequencing and longevity risk as they n...

Private markets funds with “unattractive practices” could find themselves facing enforcement activity with ASIC chair Joe Longo stating he cannot rule it out in the futur...

CoreData has shared the top areas of demand for cryptocurrency advice but finds investors are seeking advisers who actively invest in the asset themselves. ...

Bell Financial Group has appointed a chief investment officer who joins the firm from Clime Investment Management. ...

As ongoing market uncertainty sees advisers look beyond traditional equity exposure, Fidante has found adviser interest in small caps and emerging markets for portfolio r...

Compared to four years ago when the divide between boutique and large licensees were largely equal, adviser movements have seen this trend shift in light of new licensees...

With property becoming increasingly out of reach for young Australia, Vanguard has proposed a tax-incentivised scheme to help cash-heavy individuals build wealth. ...

With UBS Asset Management chief executive, Alison Telfer, set to join Schroders, the firm has appointed a company veteran as her interim successor. ...

Assets in Macquarie Asset Management’s active ETFs have tripled to $2 billion in the last six months, helping the division deliver a net profit contribution of $1.1 billi...

ASIC has released a new regulatory guide for exchange-traded products (ETPs), including ETFs, on the back of significant growth in the market. ...

The Financial Advice Association Australia has implored advisers to reevaluate their exposure to AML/CTF obligations ahead of new reforms that will expand their complianc...

A growing trend of factor investing in ETFs has seen the rise of smart beta or factor ETFs, but Stockspot has warned that these funds likely won’t deliver as expected and...

AUSIEX has revealed the top traded stocks for October, noting significant jumps in advised investor trading, while ETFs also reported higher activity. ...

Financial services software firm Iress has unveiled a new business efficiency program with the aim of permanently lifting its profit margin as the business enters a leane...

Marking off its first year of operation, Perth-based advice firm Leeuwin Wealth is now looking to strengthen its position in the WA market, targeting organic growth and a...