EY has broken down which uses of artificial intelligence are presenting the most benefits for wealth managers as well as whether it will impact employee headcounts.
The former licensee of Anthony Del Vecchio, a Melbourne adviser sentenced for a $4.5 million theft, has seen its AFSL cancelled by ASIC after a payment by the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort.
Franklin Templeton has continued the review of its fixed-income fund range, with multiple changes announced across 15 funds, including several management fee reductions.
JANA Investment Advisers has announced a round of senior appointments to head its alternatives and infrastructure research, as well as sustainability divisions.
Advice licensee Sequoia Financial Group has promoted Sophie Chen as an executive director, following her work on the firm’s Asia Pacific strategy.
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has reported an 18 per cent increase in investment and advice complaints received in the financial year 2025, rebounding from the previous year’s 26 per cent dip.
As reports flow in of investors lining up to buy gold at Sydney’s ABC Bullion store this week, two financial advisers have cautioned against succumbing to the hype as gold prices hit shaky ground.
After three weeks of struggling gains, this week has marked a return to strong growth for adviser numbers, in addition to three new licensees commencing.
With ASIC questioning the dominance of research houses when it comes to retail usage of private market funds, a research house has shared how its ranking process sits alongside ASIC’s priorities.
KPMG has revealed how much CEO and chief investment officers at Australian family offices are earning, both in salary and bonus, and how they compare to international peers.
