AFCA’s latest statistics have shed light on which of the major licensees recorded the most consumer complaints in the last financial year.

Four months after making its first equity partnership, the Australian Wealth Advisors Group has taken a second stake in a regional Victorian advice and accountancy firm.

The UK-based global asset manager has formed a new group executive committee to accelerate its growth strategy following the commencement of its new CEO this month.

Pacific Current Group has used its AGM to detail its long-term growth plans after a period of multiple divestments and the progress of plans for a share buyback.

Money Management and principal partner, Mortgage Choice, are proud to announce 30 winners for the annual Women in Finance Awards 2024.

The financial advice profession has lifted back above the 15,500 mark this week thanks to a double-digit net rise in adviser numbers, according to Wealth Data.

High-net-worth advisers seeking to grow their businesses are likely to find alternatives to be a key part of the puzzle amid investor demand, according to Praemium’s head of private wealth.

Research house Morningstar has welcomed a new director for manager research to cover Australian and New Zealand fund managers.

ASIC chair Joe Longo says the complexity of the reportable situations regime for AFSLs is impeding the ability of the regime to achieve its original aim of identifying non-compliant behaviour.

Pitcher Partners has urged caution about the use of private credit funds, despite a widespread push by fund managers on the benefits of the products.