Fiducian’s Auxilium platform has been identified as a strong capability and growth opportunity at the firm, having recently opened up to external advisers for the first time.
Four financial advice businesses have joined forces to form Esencia Wealth, which has opened its new Sydney office with over 1,000 clients and 10 advisers.
O’Brien Accountants & Advisors, an equity partner firm of advice licensee Count, has acquired an accounting client book for $2.1 million to expand its Melbourne client base.
Regal Partners has entered into agreement to acquire private capital and alternative investment specialist Merricks Capital for $235 million.
Sequoia has delayed its extraordinary general meeting by one day at the request of the Australian government’s Takeovers Panel regarding an application alleging unethical practices.
Generation Development Group has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the remaining 61.9 per cent of Lonsec that it does not yet own.
Hyperion Asset Management and Firetrail Investments are among fund managers backing the upcoming $2.2 billion IPO of Mexican chain Guzman Y Gomez.
Advisers and platforms have a role to play in educating their clients with alternative investments, according to Praemium, as research finds alternative assets are set to reach US$21 trillion next year.
When it comes to their brand, BlackRock and J.P. Morgan Asset Management have been identified as the two asset management firms with the strongest brand value.
Sebastian Mullins, head of Schroders’ new combined fixed income and multi-asset division, says the move is a way of “future-proofing” the business.
