Count-Diverger merger completes to create $30bn firm

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The merger between Count and Diverger, first announced in September, has completed to create Australia’s second-largest licensee with $30 billion in funds under advice.

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Centrepoint Alliance updates on fees for no service remediation

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Centrepoint Alliance has shared details on the progress of fees for no service remediation, having conducted an assessment of its employed and self-employed advisers.

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Investment consultant rebrands as ratings service launches

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Insight Investment Consultants has rebranded as it launches a new research ratings service, led by a former Morningstar director with feedback from financial advisers and licensees.

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Will Platinum’s turnaround plans work?

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A benchmark unaware investment process and disruption in the adviser and platform market are among headwinds for Platinum as the 30-year-old firm announces a two-part turnaround strategy.

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From 100 to 0: NextGen loses final advisers

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NextGen Financial Group has bid farewell to its remaining financial advisers following ASIC’s cancellation of its AFSL, contrasting the firm’s peak of over 100 advisers in 2019.

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Culture is king: Retaining PY talent in advice

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Retaining new entrants in the advice industry as they complete their Professional Year is a key focus for advice firms in 2024, with younger generations increasingly valuing workplace culture more than ever.

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Platinum to embark on urgent turnaround strategy

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Asset manager Platinum has announced to the ASX that a “turnaround is required and underway” as it battles with net outflows and declining revenue.

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IDR reports are in, but what’s next?

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All eyes are now on ASIC as licensees await how the regulator will use the internal dispute resolution regime data submitted as the deadline is reached.

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Money Management unveils inaugural Australian Wealth Management Summit

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Money Management is pleased to launch a groundbreaking new conference that will set the stage for transformative change in wealth management.

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WT Financial turns to organic growth following M3 acquisition

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With three years of M&A activity under its belt, WT Financial reflects on its recent acquisition of Millennium3 from Insignia and says it is now well positioned to achieve organic growth.

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