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Insignia Financial back in the black

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... though the group said these savings were offset by increases in salaries and adviser incentives over the period. It said a focus on efficiency in the delivery of advice and on higher value clients resulted in a 14% increase in revenues per adviser. Insignia ...

Equity Trustees FUM tops $254bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... with our depth of talent, the business has established an enduring competitive position," O'Brien said. "The team will now focus on leveraging the new technology to build out the digital experience for our clients and support further organise growth ...

Salter Brothers acquires Causeway AM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... similar values and culture. Importantly, we have a shared perspective on conservative underwriting practices and a laser focus on capital preservation across our portfolios, which means we are well-placed to provide a compelling, integrated offering ...

ASIC warns of 'sharp rise' in financial misconduct

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... has shut down an average of 130 scam websites each week. Commenting, ASIC chair Joe Longo said the data underscores ASIC's focus on consumer and retail investor protection. "This data shows exactly why we regularly issue consumer warnings and update ...

VG1 replaces investment manager, books massive loss

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... acquisition of the PM Capital business. King, who is the chief investment officer of the long-short equities strategy, will focus on Regal's existing domestic and Asia-focused long-short equity strategies. "The board thanks Phil for his management ...

Only half of advice practices report positive earnings: Investment Trends

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... from the pack, the ongoing advice fees remain significantly higher among the top 20% of practices. "We are seeing a strong focus on operational efficiency that is driving down both operating and advice production costs," he added. "Ongoing advice fees ...

Australia emerges as managed accounts leader: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... an integral component of a holistic advice model, Praemium said. "Managed accounts are enabling advisers to shift their focus from portfolio construction to strategic advice and client relationship management," Praemium chief strategy officer Denis Orrock ...

Vinva, Barrenjoey buoy Magellan's earnings

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
Vinva Investment Management and Barrenjoey Capital Partners helped bolster Magellan Financial Group's (MFG) earnings in the 2025 financial year, offsetting lukewarm performance in the investment management business. Vinva and Barrenjoey drove the 202% ...

Funds SA pushes for efficiencies with AI targets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
... want to drive more innovation throughout the business," Piteo said. While the specific KPIs are being finalised, they will focus on skill and literacy uplift, safe governance frameworks, productivity gains, trialling new capabilities, and fostering a ...

Fidante loses $11.4bn in insto money

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
... has since received regulatory approval. This has brought its total stake in Challenger to 19.9%. "In 2026, Challenger will focus on maintaining our financial strength and build on the progress achieved this year. This includes broadening our range of ...