National recognition of both individuals and firms in independent financial advice was at the forefront of the prestigious ifa Excellence Awards, with the 2025 event once again delivering an ...
ASIC has released the results of the latest financial adviser exam, held in November 2025. The November exam was sat by 308 people and had a pass mark of 67.5 per cent, representing 208 people. This ...
A partner at Koda Capital, who joined the firm from almost a decade in advice roles at AMP, has departed the wealth manager. Brisbane-based Cassandra Hinze had worked at the private wealth firm since ...
WT Financial managing director Keith Cullen has become the latest advice licensee to describe how artificial intelligence is transforming its business. In a speech at the company’s annual general ...
With complaints on the rise and an expanded jurisdiction, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is on the hunt for four C-suite roles. In its annual report released in October, the ...
ASIC has temporarily suspended the AFSL of Newcastle-based advice firm Focused Financial Advice after discovering it had provided financial services for two years without a key person. ASIC found that ...
Betashares has expanded its fixed income range with the launch of its Australian credit income ETF, offering income-focused investors an alternative to direct hybrids. Unveiling its newest offering, ...
The Financial Advice Association Australia’s (FAAA) Advice Academy has formally launched, assisting Professional Year candidates and supervisors to meet their education requirements. Flagged at its ...
The future strategy and management for the $444 million Platinum Capital listed investment company (PMC) has taken another turn at the LIC’s annual general meeting. Last month, in an extraordinary ...
ASIC has unveiled its annual enforcement priorities for the coming year, reiterating its focus on auditor misconduct and holding super trustees to account for member failures. The regulator has ...
Pengana has appointed a senior fund manager from Tyndall Asset Management to join its Australian equities team. Michael Maughan was previously a portfolio manager on the Tyndall Australian Share ...
Global investment firm Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has announced the launch of the Lazard Global Equity Advantage Fund in Australia, expanding its qualitative offering for local investors. Built to ...