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Off-platform assets consume advisers' time

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2020
Off-platform assets are increasingly taking up more of financial advisers' time as many express frustration with the lack of solutions available that can house all of their clients' assets.

Ord Minnett acquires E.L. & C. Baillieu

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2020
Ord Minnett has acquired E.L. & C. Baillieu for an undisclosed amount in what it describes as "a highly welcomed strategic move".

FASEA urged to clarify in-house product conflicts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
The Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals (IMAP) has written to FASEA again, arguing that its latest guidance on the Code of Ethics leaves much to be desired.

IOOF unfazed by poor MLC result

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
NAB posted a 37% loss in revenue while MLC Wealth was down around $100 million in divisional cash earnings from last year, though IOOF said the result is broadly in line with its expectations.

The platforms with the most advisers

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020
Colonial FirstChoice remains the platform used by the most advisers, with about 11% market share, according to latest Rainmaker numbers.

BT changes adviser fee structure

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020
BT Index Funds will be ceasing ongoing adviser fees (OAFs) and introducing a new feature to facilitate one-off advice fees.

Crestone revenue up 12% to $120.5m

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2020
Crestone Wealth Management reported revenue of $120.5 million for FY20, as it added $1 billion in net new client money and nine new advisers during the year.

Fastest-growing AFSLs in the country

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020
New research from Rainmaker Information shows which licensees added the most advisers in the 12 months to September end. And which AFSLs have the biggest market share.

NZ looks to recognise qualified Aussie advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2020
Australian financial advisers can potentially work in New Zealand without meeting the country's qualifications as early as 15 March 2021.

HUB24 to acquire Xplore, offloads Paragem

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2020
HUB24 announced a series of significant transactions, including plans to acquire Xplore Wealth and the sale of its financial advice business.