The third quarter of 2024 saw the first positive increase in adviser numbers for 12 months, according to the latest quarterly Musical Chairs report, with new entrants overwhelmingly choosing to join privately owned firms.

ASIC’s Sarah Court has confirmed the regulator is carrying out systematic work on providers of unlicensed advice but admits it is a case of “whack-a-mole” when it comes to disciplining them.

As more advisers review their fee structures, Business Health has shared six steps to calculating the price to deliver financial advice services in a profitable yet suitable way.

Fidelity International has looked internally to appoint a head of strategic sales and solutions for its Australian division, which is a newly created role for the business.

Following an extraordinary general meeting, Dixon Advisory parent company E&P Financial Group’s shareholders have voted on its proposed delisting from the ASX.

Lonsec’s deputy CIO Deanne Baker has highlighted what investment tools the firm is harnessing to mitigate the impact of geopolitical risks in its managed account offerings.

Global investment manager Barings has launched two private credit funds for Australian investors as advisers indicate an expectation of increasing allocations to private markets.

Money Management explores what is needed for a successful fund manager succession plan as a generation of managers approach retirement and how firms can mitigate the risk of outflows.