Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes by as much as 51 per cent through comprehensive financial advice, according to a Vanguard study, but cost continues to be an issue.

Retailisation of private markets such as evergreen funds may seem like appealing options for wholesale and retail investors, but providers risk undermining trust if their products are unclear.

HUB24 has seen net inflows of $5.3 billion in the fourth quarter of FY25, helped by $1.2 billion from Equity Trustees which concluded its 18-month migration.

ASIC has issued infringement notices to two AFSLs over financial advisers providing personal advice while they were unregistered.

Despite the financial adviser exam being rooted in ethics, two professional year advisers believe the lack of support and transparency from the regulator around the exam is unethical.

AMP has announced a senior appointment to its North leadership team, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to the advice industry.

Financial research firm Wealth Data, which publishes the weekly financial adviser numbers, has been sold to fintech firm Padua Solutions.

While the last several months have seen increased market volatility, particularly in the US, advisers said there are multiple reasons why there has been an increase in defensive asset flows.

Betashares chief executive, Alex Vynokur, has said that the firm is focused on financial advisers “more than ever” as it grows the business, having announced a merger with managed account provider ...

Platinum Asset Management’s head of investment, Douglas Isles, has departed the fund manager after 12 years as the firm reshapes the business amid a merger with L1 Capital.

Whether received via human or digital means, financial advice is reportedly leading to lower stress and more confidence, according to Vanguard.

Determinations by the FSCP since the start of 2025 are almost double the number in the same period of 2024, with non-concessional contribution cap errors and incorrect advice among the issues.