Insignia unveils 5-year plan to cut costs and maximise scale

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Insignia Financial intends to be the leading wealth manager by 2030 as it moves away from acquisitions to achieve $200 million in cost savings per annum over the next five years.

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The Manager Mix – Alternatives: Claire Smith of Schroders

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In this new episode of The Manager Mix, host Laura Dew speaks with Claire Smith, head of private assets sales at

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Selfwealth receives acquisition bid from Bell Financial Group

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Selfwealth has announced it has received a “highly attractive” bid from Bell Financial Group to acquire 100 per cent of the company, valuing the company at $51 million.

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Count’s Humphrey on leading the new world of advice

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Count CEO Hugh Humphrey is keen for the firm to be a leader in the new world of advice as the industry generates valuable businesses post-Hayne royal commission.

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Canaccord Genuity execs unite to launch WA wealth manager

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Four individuals, including three senior staff from Canaccord Genuity, have collaborated to launch their own Western Australian wealth management firm.

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Advisers warming to thematic ETFs for diversification and growth

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Thematic ETFs are beginning to gain ground among advisers seeking to enhance portfolio diversification and tap into specific growth themes, according to leading ETF providers.

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Mason Stevens welcomes new asset allocation lead from AMP

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Mason Stevens has appointed a portfolio manager from AMP as its new head of asset allocation as David Macri departs after just over a year.

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Platinum sees initial ‘green shoots’ from turnaround

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Platinum chief executive Jeff Peters says the firm’s turnaround strategy is beginning to demonstrate its first “green shoots” amid slowing outflows and improved investment performance.

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Investments and advice systemic issues decline in 2H24

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Just one of the nearly 50 systemic issues reported by AFCA to regulators in the second half of FY24 related to investments and advice, a report has uncovered.

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AMP North bolsters senior leadership team

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AMP has announced three senior appointments in its North leadership team to drive forward its strategy and transformation plans.

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