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Former AMP licensees rebranded as Akumin

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
Entireti has unveiled the go-forward name of its NewCo subsidiary, home to all the financial advice brands previously owned by AMP. The business will now be known as Akumin, "inspired by the professional judgement, discernment and acumen of the experienced ...

Outlook favourable for practice valuations: Guide

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2025
Buyers of financial planning practices and client books are becoming more focused on profit, leading acquirers to be much more discerning when it comes to fee per client - but they should continue to trade at a premium to other small businesses. According ...

Annuities' capital settings due for change: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2025
... more stable." "The life insurers (mainly Challenger) sometimes operate at a disadvantage to the banks when competing for short-term funds, and the differences in treatment should be addressed. The illiquidity premium cap over longer terms is too low ...

Court acts against two with links to Shield Master Fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
The Federal Court has made orders against two individuals in connection to ASIC's investigation into the Shield Master Fund collapse. The $480 million Shield Master Fund collapse will likely see its 5800-plus investors cop significant losses, with the ...

Platinum rolls out major leadership reshuffle

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2025
... strategies. Alexander has 17 years' experience in the investment industry having worked as portfolio manager of global long-short equities. Prior to his appointment, Alexander has worked as chief investment officer at BML Funds; head of investments at ...

Monetary policy not the only game in town: Brian Redican

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
... 2% of GDP - aligned with NATO's target - the US has signalled that Europe needs to spend closer to 4% of GDP in a fairly short period. If the US follows through on its plans to retreat from Europe, there'll be an imperative to do so, Redican said. "This ...

Praemium hunts for new chief financial officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
Praemium has announced David Coulter will be stepping down from the role of chief financial officer, effective March 7. Despite resigning from the position, Coulter will continue to provide investor relationship services to Praemium on a consulting ...

UniSuper targets 'missing middle' with new digital advice offering

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
UniSuper has formed a strategic partnership with Ignition Advice to provide its members with personal advice on superannuation, insurance, investments, and retirement options. The $149 billion industry fund said the partnership expands its financial ...

Alpencrest ramps up expansion, signs Aussie affiliate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
... and push into the wholesale space. "Both Camilla and I believe very strongly that you only live once and life's too short. Ultimately, our entire industry is built around people, unless it's black box algorithm - it's people making decisions ...

Next decade could bring back the conservative portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
... tide lift all boats, generally speaking. Yes, there was plenty of financial crises to deal with, but they were relatively short lived, and the markets were generally kind," Parker said. "We think the next decade is going to be somewhat more problematic." ...