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Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... advisers in December 2025 to 164 currently, a net decrease of (-166) or 50.30%. It also follows the closure of SMSF Adviser Network, an entity operating in a similar model under the authorisation provided by the National Tax & Accountants' Association's ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... not only benefit the group's global clients, including those in Brazil, but also strengthen the AD Ports Group global network."

Centrepoint Alliance acquires two advice firms

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... and Pinnacle Wealth for $3 million from Astute Financial Management. The two practices, which operate within the Astute network, will add three advisers to Centrepoint, as well as add $1.5 million to revenue. Advisers from Cairns Wealth will operate ...

ASX tech spend drives capex to $200m

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... in Sympli in 2018. Sympli allows parties prepare and lodge instruments and settle funds through an electronic lodgement network.

Scarcity Partners takes minority stake in Infocus

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... infrastructure, technology, investment capabilities and operational support for advisors operating within the Infocus network. Adrian Whittingham, founder and managing partner of Scarcity Partners, said the transaction was designed as a long-term strategic ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... respectively. The Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) portion comes to $41.6 million, up 11.8% annually, while the Gateway Network Governance Body's funding levy of $1.4 million was steady. The superannuation consumer advocate body's levy ...

Bridgewest Ventures lands in Australia

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... represent one of the more overlooked innovation markets globally. Through our local operating presence, proprietary sourcing network, and active management model, we aim to help companies scale internationally while giving our limited partners exposure ...

Vital Business Partners names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

Vital Business Partners (VBP), part of AZ NGA's network, has appointed a new chief executive, replacing Nathan Jacobsen who joined the parent company as chief operating officer earlier this year but continued to oversee the management of VBP. VBP has ...

Advent builds Australian presence with new appointment

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... Chase Manhattan Bank, Banque Nationale de Paris, and National Australia Bank. The appointment adds to Advent's global network of more than 145 operating partners and operational advisers supporting the firm's portfolio companies.

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... Plan and the $2 billion slashed from programs accelerating the rollout of new clean energy systems were criticised by the network of institutional investors. Conversely, maintaining the Cheaper Home Batteries program and boosting the cap on the asset ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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