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Managed account FUM passes $200bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2024
The amount of money held in managed accounts surpassed $205 billion in the first half of the year. According to the FUM Census of Managed Accounts, compiled by the Institute of Managed Account Professionals (IMAP) and Milliman, in the six months to ...

Charges dropped against Macquarie adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2024
Charges against a former Macquarie financial adviser, including five counts of fraud, have been dropped. The Brisbane Magistrate's Court dismissed all 27 charges laid against Warren Scott Acworth on October 3 after the Commonwealth Director of Public ...

Pride Advice acquires two Adelaide-based firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2024
Pride Advice has acquired two firms, flagging there is more "room for growth to come." The acquisitions of Adelaide-based Flexible Lifestyle Solutions and Serious Money have expanded Pride Advice's team from four to 11 advisers and to 30 supporting ...

Wholesale investor test changes on ice: Parliamentary committee

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2024
An overhaul of the wholesale investor test thresholds is on ice but potential major changes are still on the agenda, a parliamentary hearing confirmed this morning. Sitting on the committee, senator Paul Scarr said while there has been public debate ...

FAAA names Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2024
... journey. "This recognition is a real honour and I see it as symbolising the pinnacle of my formal education. Financial planning is about helping people navigate some of the most important decisions of their lives. Trust is essential in our profession ...

AMP Advice expands network

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2024
... Melbourne-based Stantins Financial Services will join its network. The company boasts expertise in financial advice, estate planning, wealth management, accounting, business and lending advisory. The group provides tailored advice to support the needs ...

Tribel Advisory adopts estate planning solution

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2024
Financial services firm Tribel Advisory will join forces with fintech Yodal to roll out estate planning services for its advisers and accountants. The estate planning tool stores Tribel information needed to create a comprehensive estate plan, alert ...

Moneysoft acquired by MUFG Pension & Market Services

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2024
... McGrath said. "Moneysoft's cloud-based capabilities in Open Finance and the Australian Consumer Data Right, Financial Planning System integration and financial advice automation will provide our clients the ability to create powerful, meaningful engagement ...

Trust in advisers reaches new high: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2024
... client portfolios in 2024, split across guidance provided on asset allocation (1.1%), behavioural coaching (3.3%), and tax planning (1.3%). FAAA's study also debunks the myth that financial advice is solely for the rich. At his own practice, Globe ...

Fund manager splashes $240m on AZ NGA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2024
A global investment manager has injected $240 million in AZ Next Generation Advisory (AZ NGA) and will become its largest shareholder. Oaktree Capital Management will help AZ NGA further expand its reach as its growth and succession partner, taking ...