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Australian ETFs surpass annual inflow record

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2026
... research. Despite softer market conditions in October, smart beta ETFs continued to gain traction, drawing $926 million and accounting for 17.6% of monthly inflows, while the overall Australian ETF market grew to $389.9 billion in assets under management ...

North Americans bargain hunt Down Under: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2026
... finish line. Private capital remains a key driver of M&A activity in Australia, the analysis found, with this cohort accounting for about 30% of announced public M&A deals with the total value reaching $25 billion. "That momentum is evident in the take-privates ...

Count makes 'largest' equity partnership acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2026
... through disciplined investment in quality equity partnerships. It delivers another step-change for Count Group's scale in accounting and financial planning," Humphrey said. "Following this acquisition, Count Group will have 115 employed financial planners ...

Aequitas hires from Vanguard again

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2026
... in her career, she also worked at Suncorp's fund management business and Artesian Capital Management overseeing its accounting and risk for boutique credit arbitrage hedge fund. "[Newman's] appointment strengthens our leadership team and gives our client ...

Ironbark expands advice footprint with acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2026
... integrating the practice into its Ironbark Advice brand. Paris Financial has joined Ironbark, bringing over speciality across accounting, taxation, private wealth, risk protection, lending and self-managed super fund (SMSF). The firm was founded by Noel ...

Count takes 30% stake in Brisbane advice firm

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Count has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Brisbane-based accounting and financial advice firm Apiary Financial, continuing its push to expand its equity partnership network while reporting stronger first-quarter earnings. The investment will see Count ...

ASX turns up heat on Clime Capital following KPMG scrutiny

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2026
... to the ASX the day after, it asked if the valuations it provided to the auditor comply with the requirements of the accounting standards and gave a true and fair view of its financial performance and position. In response, Clime Capital chair John Abernethy ...

Integro appoints first Queensland private wealth adviser

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
... also pursuing further growth through acquisitions and partnerships with professional services businesses, including accounting groups, as it builds its east coast presence. Integro merged with West Australian advice firm Coastline Private Wealth in September ...

ASIC flags gaps in super fund valuations

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... oversight of externally managed investments and auditors' testing of valuation methods and assumptions. In its report, Accounting for your super: Super fund financial reporting and audit 2025-26, ASIC said some trustees relied heavily on external fund ...

ETF assets hit $388bn as inflows near $7bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
... to surpass $400 billion in assets before the end of the year. International equities led inflows with $3.2 billion, accounting for almost half of September's total. Australian equities rebounded to $1.7 billion, their strongest monthly intake since June ...
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