AMP Limited has launched a new planner training and development program replacing its Horizons program – Adviser Pathways. The company announced the program was based on a minimum degree standard as ...

Iress has shared an update on its CEO business structure while Xplan co-founder Jason Hoang is to depart. In an ASX statement, the firm announced chief executive Marcus Price will be transitioning to ...

In accordance with the Corporation Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial Advisers) Act passed in 2016, individuals who are unable to meet the experience pathway criteria and wish to continue ...

Global asset manager Janus Henderson has been acquired by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst in a US$7.4 billion deal.

Australia’s first exchange traded fund (ETF) has been launched. After much hype in the market surrounding ETFs, Salomon Smith Barney (SSB) has launched what it calls the IndexShares 100 product which ...

Australia’s largest advice licensee Entireti has acquired licensee solution provider IOOF Alliances from Insignia. This will merge IOOF Alliances with existing Jigsaw Advice Solutions, which it ...

Having rejected the possibility of going ASX-listed, Mason Stevens’ CEO details why the wealth platform went down the private equity (PE) route and how it intends to accelerate its growth ambitions.

Russell Investments has partnered with financial advice firm Invest Blue to launch the Cornerstone Private Markets Managed Portfolio, to expand private market access for Australian advised investors.

A range of industry challenges continue to plague the financial advice profession, according to BT, particularly as three-quarters of advisers struggle with staff recruitment. The wealth management ...

The non-bank lender had previously pushed back strongly against Count’s move, questioning the basis for the recommendation and highlighting its long-term performance record. Back in March, Count ...

Shaw and Partners has merged with Sydney wealth manager Kennedy Partners Wealth (KPW), while Ord Minnett has hired a private wealth adviser from Morgan Stanley. Kennedy is described as an independent, ...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut rates at this month’s meeting to 4.1 per cent. For the first time in over four years, the RBA delivered a rate cut, reducing the rate from 4.35 per cent to ...