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FEATURE | Managed accounts | Industrialising advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... contracts and correspondence between the two. At issue is whether advisers and licensee groups face any incentive - such as sales targets, inducements or revenue - to recommend particular SMAs, especially where the product is run by the licensee's ...

Vanguard to acquire custodian Altruist

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Vanguard will acquire custodian and investment platform Altruist in a bid to expand into the American independent financial adviser market. The two parties entered into a definitive agreement, the financial terms of which were not disclosed. Outlets ...

GDG posts 21% profit rise as record inflows lift FUM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... continued to expand is reoccurring revenue base. Generation Life record a 35% increase in FUM to $5.95 billion, with annual grow sales exceeding $1.5 billion. The business continued to benefit from demand for investment bonds with GDG pointing to retirement ...

Pacific Current eyes return to active management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... after it stepped back from active investing and externalised management of its portfolio. The move follows a year of asset sales that left the firm debt-free and holding $158 million in cash. It has received a proposal from River Capital, a major shareholder ...

Bathla collapse rattles private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... Bhushan described the current market environment as the "perfect storm" of circumstance, including a significant softening in sales, impacts from the changes made in the Federal Government's May Budget and falling confidence in key markets. "This ...

ART strikes $883m QLD Westfield deal

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... and spend time." Westfield MT Gravatt attracted 17.4 million visitors in 2025 and generated more than $1 billion in total sales last year, according to the companies. The centre spans 141,700 square metres and comprises 376 tenants, making it one of ...

AMP North appoints head of strategic growth

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... holding roles within AMP Financial Planning and AMP Adviser Services before departing in 2006. Kirk will lead strategic sales and partnership across North, MyNorth Lifetime, MyNorth Guarantee, Managed Portfolios, and the AMP Managed Funds, with a focus ...

MA Financial AUM surges 44% in 1H26

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... share growth of 96% on 1H25, or 45% growth when allowing for the exclusion of large notable items that related to asset sales in the period. Joint chief executive Julian Biggins said the overall results were aligned with expectations and reflected the ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... Advisers will be prohibited from receiving commissions, bonuses and volume-based payments, which Treasury said are features of sales-driven advice models. Super Members Council (SMC) chief executive Misha Schubert said the reforms expand Australians' ...

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... and growth, where she led initiatives to evolve and digitise TAL's consumer business and develop new propositions and sales channels. In her new role, Denby will also represent TAL in engagement with consumer groups, mental health organisations ...
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