How firms can retain staff amid M&A

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Culture clashes and differing management styles are among the reasons why, recruiters tell Money Management, they see employees changing jobs post-M&A activity.

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Wealth Architects broadens reach amid acquisition spree

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Brisbane-based Wealth Architects has announced two acquisitions as it continues its path into regional Australia and branches out into life insurance.

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Milford AM appoints CEO

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New Zealand-headquartered fund manager Milford Asset Management has appointed a new chief executive to replace Mark Ryland who departs after 11 years.

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Entireti hires inaugural CIO

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Entireti, Australia’s largest financial advice licensee owner, has welcomed its first chief investment officer to drive its research and investment services team.

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Clime IM makes ‘rapid return’ to profits following shareholder backlash

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Clime Investment Management has declared a small profit in the December quarter following a statutory loss of $3.8 million in FY24 and subsequent shareholder backlash.

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Active ETF innovations strain technology providers

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The growth of active ETFs is placing strain on technology providers, according to Calastone, as vehicles become more complex.

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ASIC announces first adviser banning of 2025

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The corporate regulator has announced its first adviser banning of the year with the permanent ban of a Queensland-based former adviser that was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment.

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WT Financial and Sequoia boost adviser numbers

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The Australian financial advice industry has risen by more than 20 advisers this week, with nearly half joining WT Financial and Sequoia.

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Nurturing the next generation in 2025

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Two financial advice professionals have shared their tips for success when building an effective Professional Year program as more advisers look to bring on junior staff to their practices.

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Licensees help Netwealth report $4.5bn inflows

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New adviser and licensee relationships have helped Netwealth to expand its business pipeline in the latest quarter as it reports $4.5 billion in quarterly inflows.

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