Bancara: The Future of Wealth, Built for Those Who Live Without Limits

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The definition of wealth has evolved.

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The First 90 Days as a Sole Trader: Setting Up For Long-Term Success

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ASIC continues Shield-linked enforcement with banning and AFSL cancellation

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ASIC has cancelled the Australian Financial Services Licence of MWL Financial Services and banned MWL’s director Nicholas Maikousis for 10 years over conduct in relation to the Shield Master Fund.

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Bell’s 2-year transformation to a diverse wealth manager

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Bell Financial Group co-CEO Arnie Selvarajah believes regulation will make the provision of episodic advice easier for consumers and is pivoting the business over the next two years to focus on wealth management.

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Insignia v Entireti: Competing philosophies for building a business

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While the profession continues to see consolidation at the top, Adviser Ratings has compared the business models of Insignia and Entireti and how they are shaping the professional landscape.

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APAC clients to benefit from upgraded GBST platform

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Financial planning technology provider GBST has completed a significant upgrade of its Composer platform for its APAC clients.

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Prime Financial grows FUM by 58% amid M&A push

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Asset and wealth manager Prime Financial Group is looking to M&A and technology for future growth after growing its FUM by 58 per cent in FY25.

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Intelliflo acquired by US giant in $200m deal

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Intelliflo has been acquired by global investment firm Carlyle for $200 million, stating it wants to accelerate the software firm’s growth in Australia.

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Centrepoint looks to managed accounts as NPAT declines

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Centrepoint Alliance, the third-largest advice licensee, has reported 40 per cent growth in its managed accounts business, but profits fell by a third.

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ASIC sues EQT over Shield failures

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ASIC has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Equity Trustees for its role in the Shield Master Fund failure.

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