100 advisers join Count’s expanded network

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Count has announced the successful acquisition of financial advice business Affinia from TAL, welcoming around 100 advisers to its national community.

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AMP scraps wealth management CEO role

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Scott Hartley is to depart AMP as the firm scraps his CEO of Australian wealth management role while CFO Peter Fredricson will depart after less than a year in the position.

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Magellan CEO on letting staff finally be heard

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EXCLUSIVE Magellan boss David George has been busy creating a culture of inclusion where fresh investment ideas are generated from the bottom up and meetings are short and sharp.

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Praemium repositions for growth following international exit

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EXCLUSIVE Six months into the role, Praemium’s chief strategy officer, Denis Orrock, has explained how he is positioning the platform technology company for growth.

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Treasury details proposed APRA and ASIC levy figures

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Treasury has issued a consultation paper detailing the proposed levy figures for APRA and ASIC in 2023-24.

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Pinnacle founder on avoiding ‘rockstar culture’ in fund management

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Pinnacle’s founder, Ian Macoun, has explained how he has structured the firm with its affiliate boutiques in order to avoid the negative impact of key person risk.

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Digital advice ‘market leader’ in voluntary administration

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One of Australia’s leading providers of digital advice solutions has entered voluntary administration.

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Franklin Templeton CEO on the benefits of advice commission

Around a quarter of the population would benefit from advice via commission compared to fee-based advice, particularly younger investors, according to Franklin Templeton’s chief executive, Jenny Johnson.

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Ken Moelis-backed fundie bullish on credit amid debt crisis

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EXCLUSIVE: Two years after joining forces with Ken Moelis, a New York-based asset manager is exciting Aussie investors with opportunities in US private credit amid a major banking crisis.

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Why GQG won’t be enamored by trendy stocks

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Reflecting on his 30-year career, GQG chairman Rajiv Jain has stressed the importance of avoiding a dogmatic approach to allocations and why technology stocks aren’t necessarily coming back into favour.

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