Law firm K&L Gates has appointed a partner for its asset management and investment fund practice. ...

Maple-Brown Abbott executive director and fund manager, Geoff Bazzan, is to leave the boutique asset management firm after almost 30 years....

HR tech platform Striver has supported business students and young graduates with networking and mentorship opportunities in financial advice for over a decade. ...

A merger between the FPA and AFA would be a “fundamental shift” for the financial advice industry, according to FPA chair David Sharpe, as voting opens for members....

Recommendations like the removal of SOA requirements and embracing digital advice have been strongly endorsed by industry groups, who state this is ‘the time for bravery’...

A boost of 14 advisers joining the new Zurich Assure AFSL has contributed to positive net growth in adviser numbers....

Two former financial advisers have been permanently banned by ASIC for fraud offences....

According to two financial advisers, working alongside numerous professionals is imperative to providing balanced client support. ...

Lazard Asset Management has reduced the management fee on two of its Australian equity funds for institutional and retail clients....

The rewarding nature of financial advice and the value it brings clients is at the heart of the career, says this adviser. ...

Fund manager Munro Partners has appointed Qiao Ma as a portfolio manager, joining from specialist equity manager Cooper Investors. ...

Financial planning group Fiducian has seen its adviser numbers rise by 27% in the first half of the financial year thanks to an acquisition and new office openings....

New data from Kaplan Professional has found digital modules around ethics and professionalism have been among the most-popular offerings for advisers. ...

With Australians increasingly reluctant to discuss finances, Sydney adviser Jessica Brady has launched an online financial literacy course which hopes to empower young pe...

Former Iress chief executive, Andrew Walsh, has taken up a position as chair of the board at a wealth platform. ...

Given the volatility in domestic and international markets, Australian retail investors can be forgiven for becoming a bit emotional about their portfolios, writes Greg B...

Commonwealth Bank shareholders have benefited from the higher interest rate environment, with the big four bank’s earnings rising 9% over the first half of the 2023 finan...

Adam Kibble, an investment director for multi-asset and fixed income, has been appointed to the role of fund manager at Schroders....

ASIC has published its Indigenous Financial Services Framework to support positive financial outcomes for First Nations people following a period of consultation. ...

Subdued market activity and property devaluations has contributed to the real estate investment trust’s statutory net profit after tax declining 97%....