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Power50: Most influential advisers named

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
Now in its 10 th year, the Financial Standard Power50 list showcases the most influential financial advisers in the country in 2023. Financial Standard has released its annual Power50 list, comprising a vibrant and diverse mix of familiar faces and ...

Local fund managers lag global peers: FSC

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... significant foreign capital managed in other financial centres is not an accident. This has been achieved through a deliberate focus by these jurisdictions on regulatory and tax reform that support the global attractiveness and competitiveness of their ...

High-performing firms reveal strategies behind success

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... high-performing financial advice firms is largely driven by their ability to operate strategically with discipline and help advisers focus on servicing clients' needs, a new analysis shows. A study by Macquarie Business Banking and Business Health, which ...

Russell Investments executes local leadership revamp

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
... Jodie for her enormous contributions over the years and I'm honoured to work alongside Pete to drive innovation, with a focus on client investment outcomes," Furlan commented. "More than ever our clients need solutions that create and protect wealth ...

CFA final exam pass rate declines

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
Of the 16,035 candidates who sat for the Level III CFA exam in August, just under half (47%) passed. This is below the 48% and 49% pass rate for those who sat the Level III exam this past February and August of last year, respectively. It is also lower ...

EG grows private wealth strategy

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
Following its decision to tap into the private debt market, EG Funds (EG) has appointed a director of business development to expand its fast-growing private wealth division. EG Private Wealth, spearheaded by director Rodney Walt, partners with private ...

MEDIQ expands presence via merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... Omega Financial Solutions and Omega Accounting Solutions, having signed a definitive agreement with the former's US owner Focus Financial. Omega was founded by Max Moodley in 2004 with the intention of being a "one-stop shop for medical professionals ...

Magellan chief executive quits

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
... leading Magellan until such time that a new chief executive can appointed." Formica explained the group's immediate focus is on ensuring it retains, attracts, and appropriately engages its talent to drive performance. To achieve this, Magellan will ...

ASIC loses case against Diversa

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
... Super AFSLs were based. In response, ASIC said it is carefully reviewing the outcome. "ASIC pursued this case as part of our focus on trustee oversight of advice, which, if not done properly, can enable inappropriate behaviour by service providers and ...

Superhero announces strategic hires

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
... customers create long-term, sustainable wealth. "Superhero Super is at the forefront of our efforts," said Winters. "Our focus is offering a seamless platform to deliver better financial outcomes for members as well as better supporting our growing community ...