With Australians increasingly reluctant to discuss finances, Sydney adviser Jessica Brady has launched an online financial literacy course which hopes to empower young people with their money matters.

Two former financial advisers have been permanently banned by ASIC for fraud offences.

Financial planning group Fiducian has seen its adviser numbers rise by 27% in the first half of the financial year thanks to an acquisition and new office openings.

New data from Kaplan Professional has found digital modules around ethics and professionalism have been among the most-popular offerings for advisers.

Fund manager Munro Partners has appointed Qiao Ma as a portfolio manager, joining from specialist equity manager Cooper Investors.

Lazard Asset Management has reduced the management fee on two of its Australian equity funds for institutional and retail clients.

A lack of participation by Australia’s largest universities is complicating the pathway for new entrants, according to leading financial advice organisations.