‘Disenfrachised’ HNWIs driving non-custodial usage

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High-net-worth investors, who are “disenfranchised” with the traditional options available to them, are moving into the non-custodial solutions, with advisers citing client preference as the top factor influencing their usage.

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AZ NGA advice practices merge to create super-sized firm

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Two financial advice businesses in the AZ NGA network have merged to form a multidisciplinary firm with some 20 advisers and 2,500 clients across two states.

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My Dealer Services inks educational partnership with CFS

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Self-licensing specialist My Dealer Services has teamed up with Colonial First State to deliver technical support to its network of over 400 self-licensed financial advisers.

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Stephen Jones to keynote Momentum Media’s Election 2025 event

Financial Services Minister, Stephen Jones, will keynote Momentum Media’s Election 2025 event.<

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Wealth Architects plans expansion post-insurance M&A deal

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Wealth Architects chief executive Callum Mitchener details the firm’s expansion plans, following a majority stake taken by insurance distribution group Envest.

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Silver tsunami underscores need for multidisciplinary advice

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With the demand for retirement advice set to skyrocket, a professor has highlighted the importance of advisers using a multidisciplinary approach when assisting retiree clients.

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FAAA expands advocacy team with senior hire

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The Financial Advice Association Australia has appointed a senior manager for policy and advocacy, a newly created role for the body as it ramps up its advocacy efforts.

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'Disappointing' draft DBFO reforms denounced by FAAA's Abood

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The Financial Advice Association Australia has said it is unwilling to support the latest Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms unless substantial changes are made to its content.

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Chalmers hands down 2025–26 budget

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the federal budget for 2025–26 with a focus on retaining stability and certainty for the financial services sector.

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Infocus unveils new adviser partnership model

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National advice licensee Infocus has revealed a new integrated business model that seeks to partner with financial advisers and support scaleable growth in their practices.

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