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Bragg calls for another Financial System Inquiry, critiques ASIC, APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... integrating economic and geostrategic considerations; scrutinise the sector's tax structures to ensure competitiveness and efficiency; re-examine financial sector frameworks to address housing affordability; identify deregulation opportunities, especially ...

DASS compensation drags AFCA, lead decision published

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
... Dixon complaints, and we thank people for their patience." "The lead decision is an important milestone, and will aid efficiency, but we are obliged to consider the evidence provided in each case so we can make a decision about the merits of the individual ...

Investment Trends ranks top five platforms

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024
... Wrap platform earned praise for its "harmoniously blended sophistication and affordability" and focus on operational efficiency for advisers. Meanwhile, Investment Trends director Paul McGivern observed a disparity in net flows into platforms between ...

Count drops $4.1m on SMSF services company

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... providers with strong technical knowledge has never been more important in servicing clients and supporting practice efficiency." Already this month, Count purchased the accounting book of Melbourne-based firm May Klye & Associates via its equity partner ...

Colonial First State launches new offering to advisers

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... practice case studies into the key drivers of business growth to help advisers unlock opportunities," Quirk said. "Driving efficiency, achieving scale and expanding your tech capabilities are just some of the areas CFS 10X will be exploring with practices ...

Netwealth records $78bn FUA, flags departure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
... "innovations in artificial intelligence, especially with the rise of generative AI, are being actively explored to improve efficiency, productivity, client engagement and service." It also said the new business pipeline remains strong on all fronts. ...

500 jobs to be axed at abrdn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... to accrue this year. "The programme includes the removal of management layers, increasing spans of control, further efficiency in outsourcing and technology areas, as well as reducing overheads in group functions and support services. The bulk of the ...

Australian Ethical FUM hits $9.67bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... trajectory, highlighting the pivotal role of its transformation plan in bolstering growth, scalability, and operational efficiency. "The consistent and continued business growth we are delivering, reflects the growing consumer demand for our style of ...

SimCorp names new country manager for Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... today. According to SimCorp, this trend towards fewer, larger funds is driving ongoing M&A activity and operational efficiency, presenting "promising opportunities" for technology providers. Cotroneo noted that advanced technology and data are becoming ...

BlackRock to cull 3% of global workforce

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... asset management industry, are expected to aid the firm in unearthing new sources of alpha and enhancing operational efficiency. This round of job cuts marks the third instance in the past year for BlackRock, following a cut of 500 positions last January ...