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Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... the hundred-page Statement of Advice," he explained. Similarly, Edwards said focussing on increasing productivity and efficiency in delivering client outcomes will lead advisers to AI tools. "I'm excited about 2026 for advice. no matter what happens ...

Global X reveals 2025 top performing ETF asset classes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... physical infrastructure defining the next phase of the cycle," he said. "As AI expands globally, the demand for power, efficiency and connectivity will define the next phase of AI investment. AI-related data centre growth is already straining electricity ...

FEATURE | Recruitment: Laying foundations

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... the regulator's tone, making its agenda explicit: super funds unable to demonstrate sustainable performance or efficiency should be merging or exiting the industry. The reasoning behind the push was simple, smaller funds simply couldn't compete ...

Productivity Commission makes 47 recommendations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... productivity by breaking through the siloed approach to decision-making in the care economy and improving the quality and efficiency of the services it provides," Wood said. Lastly, recommendations for investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net ...

AMP upgrades North

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025
AMP's investment platform North is launching a digital capability to enhance efficiency and client engagement. The North Interactive Wealth portal has been designed to assist advisers to increase capacity and deliver greater efficiency when engaging ...

Fund managers remain bullish on AI for 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025
... needs to be thought of in more than just a "user times price equation." "You've got to think about things like efficiency gains and productivity gains, time savings and customer satisfaction improvements," Moore said, noting that these gains can ...

Praemium acquires Technotia Laboratories

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... collaborating with Technotia Laboratories to enhance its superannuation solution and has seen material improvements in efficiency and scalability, it said. The combined capability of both firms will enable advisers to operate with greater precision ...

Betashares-backed firm names inaugural managing partner

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
... reveals total assets reached $256.25 billion as of 30 June 2025, reflecting the sector's role in improving the efficiency of financial advice by delivering institutional-grade investment portfolios. "Cameron's appointment strengthens our leadership ...

IFM Investors expands into Canada

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
... Canada. "It enables us to be closer to our clients, colleagues, and portfolio companies - fostering collaboration, efficiency, and long-term partnership as we continue to deliver value to Canadian investors," Luce said. "IFM's existing investments provide ...

EWM to buy three advice firms

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... the new partnerships, MTP Financial partner and financial adviser Anthony Menico described the merger as improving efficiency and delivering cost synergies. "This merger benefits us all in achieving better future outcomes for clients and employees alike," ...