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Super funds to double UK, EU investments over next decade

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... UK and European societies," David Whiteley, head of global external relations at IFM Investors, said. Mandala's senior adviser Nick Williams said to unlock the full potential of this capital, the UK and Europe will require policy settings that streamline ...

Federal Court dismisses Freedom Insurance staff allegations

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
The Federal Court has dismissed ASIC's claims that a former Freedom Insurance director and staff member were engaged in shocking and harmful sales tactics. Judge Goodman did not accept ASIC's claims that former director Keith Cohen and quality ...

ASIC targets potential vertical integration in managed accounts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... financial advice groups putting clients into their own investment model portfolio rather than external products as the adviser receives a management fee, Deloitte said. ASIC's closer examination of managed accounts comes as assets hit $256.24 billion ...

Lonsec recruits sales head

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... across marketing, operations, and product. Lonsec said the new leadership structure is designed to drive innovation, deepen adviser relationships, and expand Lonsec's market presence. Robinson called the appointment a pivotal moment for Lonsec. "Her ...

iExtend hires national BDM

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... at iSelect in roles spanning sales management, training and call centre leadership. Having also worked as a financial adviser, he has a deep understanding of adviser needs and client expectations. "We're pleased to welcome David to the team in a ...

Vanguard partners to launch core-satellite portfolios for advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... governance, a robust investment process, and a clear value proposition to be considered. Commenting, Vanguard head of financial adviser services Rachel White said the portfolios provide advisers with the best capabilities from the two businesses. "In ...

AMP platform flows jump 61.6%

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
AMP has reported a rise of 61.6% in its platform net cashflows to $1.2 billion, up from $750 million last year. Platform assets under management also increased to $86.9 billion in the quarter. "In Platforms, the strength of the North proposition continues ...

MLC Expand targets time savings with new AI capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... provide "functionality and features to the market at 10% of the rate you do today." "I think AI is improving and driving adviser efficiency, which will create revenue and growth on platforms," Maloney said. "... we're seeing a lot of advisers start ...

Feature: Compliance | Passing the buck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... called by a lead generator, someone who excites further their interest, and then get connected with a licensed financial adviser, and it goes on from there." Several financial advisers are within ASIC's crosshairs. For example, principal and financial ...

BlackRock looks to add Bitcoin ETF to local suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... - and the fact it'll be coming from a big name like BlackRock certainly doesn't hurt. "A Bitcoin ETF means an adviser group and their investors can more easily access Bitcoin exposure through a brokerage account. There'll be fewer hurdles ...