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Which fund managers are making the most from investor fees?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... party providers in our 'manager of managers' approach," Mercer said of the analysis. "We're confident in the value of the services and expertise we provide to our clients." Insignia Financial, which hosts a range of legacy products - many of which rely ...

Cyberattacks on super funds expose 'critical vulnerability'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... Australian superannuation funds has laid bare a "critical vulnerability" in the sector's defences, according to financial services cybersecurity consultancy firm Software@Scale. The attacks, which have so far resulted in at least $500,000 in confirmed ...

UGC's AFCA membership to cease

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... United Global Capital's (UGC) membership effective May 31. UGC, which is now in liquidation, began providing financial services, including financial advice, in 2017 to retail and sophisticated investors. ASIC's investigation into UGC found it ...

Count acquires Adelaide advice firm

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... Johnston Grocke brings $3.8 million in new revenue to Count's business and over half (60%) comes from financial advice services, Count said. Once the merger completes in May, Count Adelaide will carry forward the combined business approaching $10 million ...

Adviser exam pass rate declines

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... initiates the third quarter of their professional year and they also need to be authorised by an Australian financial services licensee as a provisional financial adviser. To date, 21,812 individual candidates have sat the exam and over 20,237 (92%) ...

Allegro sells Questas stake for $375m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... deal. Since then, Questas has grown to become Australia's largest independent pure play hydraulics company, providing services and distribution to more than 3000 customers across its national network of 35 sites, Allegro said. Under Allegro's majority ...

Aussies need help to navigate the great wealth transfer: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... on debt management, investment strategy, alignment with personal values, and managing family dynamics. "The financial services industry should be prepared to cater to this growing demand for 'next gen' advice."

WTL mergers three advice firms amid joint venture

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... Financial Group (WTL) is consolidating three financial advice practices - Titan Financial Planning, Darwin Financial Services and Wealth Connect Financial Services - after announcing its joint venture with Merchant Wealth Partners this week. The joint ...

Apex wins $7bn super admin mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... officer for superannuation. Apex Super partnered with Novigi last year to beef up its superannuation data and technology services. It also received $1.6 billion from Carlyle Group and Goldman Sachs to execute its growth strategy. Diversa chief executive ...

Pendal's Blayney lands at HESTA

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... Catherall will report to senior technology and digital strategist Peter Lawrence. With over 20 years working in financial services, Catherall brings extensive expertise in security strategy, risk management, and cyber resilience. He previously served ...