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You can't manage what you can't measure: Vanguard

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... Sydney this week, Vanguard senior portfolio manager and APAC head trader James Chatfield spoke about the importance of quality data when making decisions at the trading desk. "You can't manage what you can't measure. So, 10-plus years ago we embarked ...

Government looks to better define roles of regulators

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... asks, and even align the definitions of what's being asked for. I feel that this is actually going to lead to better quality data, but also a red tape reduction in cost," he said. Mulino said the aim is to improve the quality of intelligence being ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... Partners operates a fee-for-service model under a "two adviser per client policy to ensure all clients have access to quality specialised financial advice year-round regardless of holidays, illness or retirement". The client base comprises mostly of ...

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... service." For Watson, there is a need for funds to get back to the basics in the way of service, but not at the expense of quality. "It's about allocating resources, making decisions about how you spend your money," he said. "The downside of APRA's performance ...

AWAG appoints first head of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... worked at not-for-profit Possability. AWAG said the appointment strengthens the group's "leadership and commitment to high-quality, compliant and client-focused advice as well as growth and strategic acquisitions in the financial planning, wealth management ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... mandate advisers to earn an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 or higher, offered by a Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) accredited higher education provider (HEP) and align with the current curriculum requirements. ...

Index managed portfolios still most popular among advisers: North

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... across super, pension, and IDPS structures," Invest Blue chief investment officer Chris Ogilvie said. "The result is a high-quality managed portfolio that offers platform-based access from as little as $25,000. This represents a significant step forward ...

Bain Capital to acquire Perpetual's wealth management unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... believe we have found the right owner for the Wealth Management business to help it continue to grow and deliver high quality products and services to its clients. Today's announcement also provides clarity and certainty for our teams, who have continued ...

MA Financial expands marina network to Gold Coast

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... offerings. It is a highly complementary addition to our existing portfolio and aligns with our strategy of growing a high-quality east coast marina platform." The MA Marina Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of marinas along Australia's ...

Warakirri bolsters distribution squad

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... wholesale markets. Rory's client-first approach aligns well with sophisticated advisers who are demanding differentiated, quality solutions." "Our recently announced strategic partnership with ClariVest Asset Management to bring a new global small ...