Fund houses double down on naming amid greenwashing fears

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Over 250 sustainable funds globally changed their names or dropped key ESG terms during 2024 amid regulatory greenwashing fears, according to Morningstar data.

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Schroders appoints Firetrail’s Doyle for investment director role

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Anthony Doyle, who departed Firetrail Investments last month, has joined Schroders as its investment director for global equities.

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Former Perth adviser pleads guilty to $1m theft

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A former Perth financial adviser has pleaded guilty in court to stealing $1 million from his clients for his own benefit.

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UGC to blame for 'eyewatering' CSLR cost increase

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Contrary to expectations that Dixon Advisory would form the bulk of CSLR compensation, around three-quarters of the sum for FY26 relates to United Global Capital.

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Should advisers detail regulatory fees to their clients?

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With consumers often unaware of the full extent of underlying costs in operating an advice practice, Adviser Ratings debates whether regulatory charges should be separated from advice fees.

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Coastal Advice Group teams up with US capital partner

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National advice firm Coastal Advice Group has entered a long-term strategic partnership with New York-based Merchant Wealth Partners to accelerate its expansion.

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FSC’s Briggs calls for regulation reassessment

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FSC chief executive, Blake Briggs, believes the regulatory pendulum has “swung too far” over the last decade when it comes to financial advice, and it is appropriate to revisit some of Hayne’s recommendations.

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Could Bravura be a target as PE firms seek tech assets?

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Wealth management technology provider Bravura could be the next potential target for private equity firms, with commentators identifying how CEO Andrew Russell has enacted a successful turnaround.

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Former Count chair joins Assured Support

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Financial services consultancy Assured Support has appointed a new chairman to its advisory board, who previously served as Count’s chair and chief executive of the FPA.

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CSLR advice levy skyrockets in FY26

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The levy payable by financial advisers for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort has almost quadrupled for FY26 as the government launches a formal review.

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