Ausbil is to expand its active ETF range with two launches, one focusing on global small caps and one on listed infrastructure. The firm launched its first active ETF in September, which was the ...

Fidelity International has appointed Thomas Taw to the newly created role of head of ETF distribution for APAC, joining from a decade at BlackRock. Based in Hong Kong, he will be responsible for ETF ...

ASIC has warned financial advice licensees (AFSLs) to exercise caution when seeking offshore services, despite their affordability. The corporate regulator’s call follows a review of 10 advice ...

Up to 20 per cent of wealth and asset managers are set to be acquired by 2029, according to Morgan Stanley, with focus expected to move to ‘inter-sector’ deals between industries. The firm’s report, ...

ASIC’s FY25 annual report has detailed that it had commenced 252 formal investigations during the year, alongside 829 surveillances. Outgoing ASIC chair Joe Longo said that investments in the agency’s ...

ASIC has banned the former CEO of Lighthouse Partners from providing financial services for 10 years after failing to report fees for no service conduct, the second individual banning from this firm.

Netwealth has reported record quarterly net flows to managed accounts in the September quarter, along with strong growth in total funds under administration (FUA) on the platform over this period. In ...

Private wealth firm Escala Partners is seeking to become a leading player in the Australian advice landscape, helped by backing from US player Focus Financial. It was announced in July that private ...

AMP has settled on two court proceedings: one class action which affected superannuation members and a second regarding insurer policies. In two separate ASX announcements on 15 September, the firm ...

Based in Brisbane, Archer will be working to support the firm’s relationships with financial advisers, family offices and wholesale clients in Queensland, and work alongside fellow Queensland ...

Wealth management platform provider Netwealth has announced a partnership with FinClear to deliver individual HIN data and trading capabilities to advisers and their clients. Founded in 2015, FinClear ...

Big four bank Westpac is seeking to expand the BT Panorama investment offering through strategic alliances as well as launching a low-cost offering. In an ASX update of its business and wealth ...