An equity partner firm of Count has purchased a Brisbane-based accounting business for nearly $1 million, as Count drives forward its inorganic growth momentum.
Sequoia has applied to the Takeovers Panel regarding alleged unethical practice by a group of
shareholders seeking to oust its chief executive.
Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has said he did not expect backlash to changes around advice fee deduction and believes the second tranche will have greater impact, committing to enact it by May 2025.
Career changers, such as accountants and teachers, are a valuable demographic for potential advisers as industry commentators say adviser numbers are “not touching the sides” of consumer demand.
ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of a Gold Coast advice firm, its 10th AFSL cancellation since the start of the year with the majority being advice firms.
Global investment giant Vanguard has appointed a new global CEO to replace Tim Buckley who steps down after more than 30 years with the business.
Financial adviser has been identified as a job that is at “high risk from AI disruption”, but industry commentators say such technologies will enhance their role, rather than replace them.
The latest budget papers have outlined a $10 million provision for ASIC greenwashing enforcement activity as well as funds for a sustainable labelling regime to be partially met by industry levies.
Iress’ investigation of a cyber breach that occurred last weekend has found it affected its OneVue production environment which contains client data.
Rather than taking a set-and-forget approach to credit investing, this investment specialist sheds light on why it is time for active management in the asset class.
