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Only half of advice practices report positive earnings: Investment Trends

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... more in funds under advice per adviser compared to smaller practices," Spittle said "Despite their larger footprint, efficiency remains a challenge. Smaller practices continue to grapple with compliance burdens and regulatory uncertainty, while larger ...

Australia emerges as managed accounts leader: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... proportionately contribute to the advancement of platform, "with a clear focus on scalability, transparency, and adviser efficiency." In March, the Institute of Managed Account Professionals (IMAP) determined the local managed accounts sector had grown ...

Geopolitics, private credit force insurers to 'shift gears': Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... uplift from 2024," he added. "To date, application amongst insurers has been primarily aimed at improving operational efficiency, with investment strategy applications expected to grow."

Return to office mandates to harm firms, careers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... employee departures may be viewed as one way to address financial pressures while maintaining focus on operational efficiency," she explained. "But then when there is a war for talent in the future, it's going to be a lot harder to hire diverse talent ...

IFS recovers $226m in unpaid super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2025
... Furthermore, IFS said it is investing in technology and automation to enhance its Super Recoveries service to improve efficiency while reducing costs for clients. Commenting, Cbus Super deputy chief executive and chief member officer Marianne Walker ...

Praemium scores mandate, sees FUA rise $6bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2025
... partnership reflects growing adviser demand for high-quality, scalable administration services that enhance operational efficiency and support the delivery of sophisticated wealth solutions. Praemium chief executive Anthony Wamsteker said the decision ...

Northern Trust selected to test tokenised asset uses

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2025
... together to learn more about how these use cases may reshape the financial services industry, potentially boosting efficiency and foster economic growth." DFCRC chief scientist Talis Putnins added: "It is great to have collaboration from so many parts ...

Australia an 'efficient' market for multinationals

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
... in just below New Zealand and Singapore. The report said Australia demonstrates strong balanced performance in cost efficiency and processing speed when it comes to meeting sophisticated requirements. The report specifically pointed to the Australian ...

AustralianSuper readies tech stack for Payday Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... technology will enable AustralianSuper to enhance the employer and employee experience, optimise workflows and improve efficiency. This collaboration also underscores Wrkr's commitment to making compliance effortless from hire to retire, and we're excited ...

Microsoft flips AI switch on for MUFG

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... transformation, MPMS has rolled out Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot to embed AI literacy across its workforce for better efficiency in operation. All AI and cloud initiatives are built to ensure compliance with data governance, privacy and regulatory ...