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Centrepoint Alliance acquires two advice firms

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... said. "We remain focused on executing our growth strategy through acquisitions, adviser recruitment and expansion of our platform and investments businesses." The transaction will be funded via a $10 million acquisition facility from National Australia ...

Praemium names chair successor

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... over the past nine years and guided the business from its early scale-up phase to a profitable, strategically focused platform," Wamsteker said. "Under his leadership, we have sharpened our high-net-worth strategy, executed key acquisitions and the successful ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... launching in 2001," Vanguard said. Vanguard data showed approximately two thirds of accounts on its personal investor platform are held by people under 45, with this group also the fastest-growing cohort. In 2024 and 2025, Vanguard Australia saw 42% ...

Natixis IM country head exits to lead Evidentia Group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... appointment comes as a critical point in the firm's growth trajectory, with the business seeking to further scale its platform capabilities and distribution footprint. Wright said leading Evidentia and Lonsec Group had been "one of the most rewarding ...

APRA slaps additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... concerning the Shield Master Fund. HUB24 has maintained it has never hosted the First Guardian or Shield master funds on its platform. Effective May 29, HTFS must appoint an independent expert to review investment menus and governance frameworks, including ...

'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... ASIC's consultation in respect of the net tangible asset capital requirements for REs." Equity Trustees added that the platform market has been the most responsive sector of the superannuation industry in providing services to members and meeting their ...

ASX tech spend drives capex to $200m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
The ASX's capital expenditure (capex) is set to blow out to between $180 million and $200 million, primarily driven by technology costs and new product development. The new estimates have increased from the previously anticipated $160 million to $180 ...

Heightened cyber threats require greater accountability on governance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... to ensure their governance policies remain compliant. Addressing the Salesforce Financial Services Summit, Salesforce platform, security and AI specialist James Jurd said increasing cyber threats require better accountability on governance. It comes ...

Scarcity Partners takes minority stake in Infocus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Scarcity Partners have taken a minority stake in Infocus Wealth Management (Infocus). The financial terms and percentage holding remain undisclosed. Scarcity Partners notes the deal reflects growing demand for strategic capital among advice businesses ...

Deutsche Bank names head of platform sales in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... to being a long-term partner to Australian clients with a new appointment. Steve Hair will join the group as head of platform sales for the institutional client group (ICG) in Australia. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, Hair was with Citi for more than ...