Hundreds of consumers with Dixon Advisory complaints are still waiting for updates months later as AFCA awaits the introduction of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort before assessing them.

Indexing the $3 million threshold and using actual earnings to calculate tax are among suggestions from associations to the Treasury super concession consultation, described as a “tax grab” in its current state.

The financial group has announced the acquisition of Enlightened Financial Solutions, a leader in the use of video SOAs that would be leveraged across the group.

Pengana has announced a joint venture with investment manager Washington H Soul Pattinson in the hope of democratising access to private credit for non-institutional investors.

Research from Rainmaker Information has found investors could potentially make more money by investing in managed investment products experiencing net outflows over chasing returns in popular funds.

Despite the early-year rebound in the equities market and expectations of an easing in monetary policy conditions, equities and long-term bonds remain out of favour with global asset managers.

Dealer groups that win the adviser relationship will be those that place digital at the centre of their adviser value proposition, according to Midwinter.