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UBS acquires Wealthfront, opens multicultural division

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022
UBS is expanding its global wealth management offering, with a focus on affluent young people and multicultural investors. UBS has acquired Wealthfront, an automated wealth management platform serving millennial and Gen Z investors, for US$1.4 billion. ...

New appointments to FSC board

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has today announced the appointments of AMP Australian Wealth Management chief executive Scott Hartley, and Challenger chief executive, people, corporate affairs and strategy Michelle Taylor, as directors to the ...

HNW advice firm joins William Buck

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
A high-net-worth financial advice firm formerly licensed by Hillross Financial Services has merged with William Buck. Brisbane-based Hillross Montefiore & Co. operated under the banner of William Buck as of yesterday. Director and private client adviser ...

ASIC smooths path for crypto ETFs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2021
ASIC has released guidance for product issuers on crypto exchange traded products, with the industry broadly supporting the regulator's stance. ASIC's good practice guide includes admission and monitoring standards, custody of crypto-assets, pricing ...

Australian corporate bond overhaul

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2021
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue has released a report aimed at overhauling Australia's corporate bond market. The report makes 12 recommendations to support the development of a more active corporate bond market in ...

Macquarie AM acquires alternative investment group

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 OCT 2021
Macquarie Asset Management has acquired an independent investment advisory firm delivering private client access to institutional hedge fund, private equity, real estate, and funds-of-funds. It agreed to acquired New York-based Central Park Group for ...

AZ NGA acquires regional advice firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 OCT 2021
AZ Next Generation Advisory has acquired a regional financial advice firm with $250 million in funds under management. AZ NGA is expanding to the New South Wales Hunter Region by acquiring RI Newcastle and Lower Hunter for an undisclosed amount. RI ...

AFA names Great Advice Awards winners

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
In place of its traditional awards program this year, the Association of Financial Advisers unveiled the recipients of the inaugural Great Advice Awards. AFA national president Michael Nowak said due to COVID-19 restrictions and being unable to host ...

Hume puts finfluencer followers on notice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2021
... be monitored and enforced, with the creation of a single disciplinary body, and a more up to date, accurate financial advisor register will increase transparency and allow consumers to be sure of who they can and can't trust," she said.

Preqin acquires Colmore

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
... we continue to enhance our solutions, and we cannot wait to get started." Colmore used Houlihan Lokey as its financial advisor and Clifford Chance as the legal advisor. Preqin used DC Advisory as financial advisor and DLA Piper as legal advisor. Terms ...