Perpetual repositions asset management leadership amid $8.1bn outflows

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Perpetual has announced leadership changes to its asset management executive team as it reports FY23 NPAT down 42 per cent thanks to $8.1 billion in net outflows.

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Insignia reports 39% NPAT rise

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Insignia has announced net profit after tax of $51.2 million for FY23, a rise of 39 per cent from the previous year as it announces a strategic refresh with a 'client wellbeing' division.

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Former ASIC chair let down by regulator over 'soul destroying' smear campaign

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James Shipton has called out his former employer for failing to support or protect him during a six-month abusive ad campaign in 2020 by a defendant charged with offenses instigated by ASIC.

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HUB24 MD on platform growth, flags digital advice product

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HUB24 managing director, Andrew Alcock, believes there is a “clear pack of winners” gaining market share as traditional platforms exit while flagging the possibility of a digital advice product for lower balance clients.

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Clearview to divest from wealth management within FY24

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Announcing underlying NPAT of $36.5 million in its FY23 results, the firm has reaffirmed its focus on life insurance and will be exiting financial advice and wealth management under a simplified business model.

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Centrepoint Alliance posts FY23 results, commits to further M&A

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Centrepoint Alliance has announced a net profit after tax of $6.3 million as it forecasts a strong recruitment pipeline of over 360 financial advisers looking to join the licensee.

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Prime Financial signals ‘acceleration mode’ with $100m revenue target

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The firm has announced revenue growth of almost 30 per cent to $33.7 million in its annual results and will be seeking to reach $100 million by 2030, doubling its previous target.

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Former Sydney adviser has assets frozen amid ASIC investigation

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ASIC has commenced “urgent proceedings” in the Federal Court of a former Sydney financial adviser amid an investigation regarding fees charged to client super funds.

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HUB24 targets $100bn platform FUA

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HUB24 is targeting platform funds under administration of up to $100 billion by FY25 as it looks to build the ‘platform of tomorrow’.

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Paraplanners fear sidelining by video SOA

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Amidst concerns that video SOAs or a shorter advice document could replace paraplanners, this industry professional sees it as an opportunity for them to upskill.

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