Determinations by the FSCP since the start of 2025 are almost double the number in the same period of 2024, with non-concessional contribution cap errors and incorrect advice among the issues.

Whether received via human or digital means, financial advice is reportedly leading to lower stress and more confidence, according to Vanguard.

Platinum Asset Management’s head of investment, Douglas Isles, has departed the fund manager after 12 years as the firm reshapes the business amid a merger with L1 Capital.

Investment consultancy Ascalon Capital has looked to research houses for hires, appointing one each from Zenith and Lonsec while Zenith has made an internal promotion.

Financial advisers should approach private markets with a mix of “scepticism and education” to ensure they are investing in an asset suitable for their clients’ needs, according to Australian Ethical.

With fund managers using ETFs as a way to reach the adviser market with a diversified product range, Betashares has shared how many ETFs were listed and closed during the first half of 2025.

The new financial year has got off to a strong start in adviser gains, helped by new entrants, after heavy losses sustained in June.

Michael McCorry, chief investment officer at BlackRock Australia, has detailed how investors are reconsidering their 60/40 portfolios as macro uncertainty highlight the benefits of liquid alternatives.

More than half of the top 20 most popular shares bought by advised investors during the first half of 2025 were ETFs, according to AUSIEX data.

High transition rates from financial advisers have helped Netwealth’s funds under administration rise by $3.7 billion in the fourth quarter of FY25.