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Insignia’s MLC Expand heats up platform fees competition

Insignia’s MLC Expand heats up platform fees competition

Insignia Financial's MLC Expand platform has thrown down the gauntlet on fees, announcing reductions of around 25%.
AI making deep inroads in planning sector despite concerns

AI making deep inroads in planning sector despite concerns

AI technologies are seeing unprecedented uptake within the financial planning sector, despite ongoing security and accuracy concerns
Labor victory ensures ‘meaningful progress’ on digital asset regulation

Labor victory ensures ‘meaningful progress’ on digital asset regulation

The re-election of the Labor Govt will deliver “the policy continuity and the stable governance necessary" for digital assets sector reform
new appointment

Midwinter announces key changes to senior ranks

Patrick Buncsi 23 May 2025 No Comments

Midwinter has announced several changes to its management line-up, including the appointment of two new senior BDMs.

Global acquisition

Canadian Securities Exchange acquires NSX

Mike Taylor 20 May 2025 No Comments

The Canadian Securities Exchange acquisition of Australia’s NSX is being seen as providing the investment necessary to rebuild credibility.

Lending to an SME

Fintelligence expands SME lending menu with key partnership

Patrick Buncsi 15 May 2025 No Comments

SME lender Moneytech has joined the Fintelligence aggregator platform, giving brokers access to its suite of SME lending products.

Dashboards

Intelliflo readies advisers for M&A surge with new dashboard suite

Patrick Buncsi 14 May 2025 No Comments

intelliflo is set to add three new business intelligence dashboards to its flagship platform, including real-time tracking of income metrics.

Melbourne

Global wealthtech NeoXam announces ‘milestone’ Melbourne opening

Patrick Buncsi 14 May 2025 No Comments

European wealth technology firm NeoXam has hailed a “pivotal step” in its APAC expansion, announcing the launch of its second Australian office.

Financial crimes hub

AUSTRAC commits to expanding analytics hub as core priority

Patrick Buncsi 13 May 2025 No Comments

AUSTRAC has vowed to to make its collaborative data analytics hub a “central function” in its financial crimes fight.

Custody services

HeirWealth strikes platform deal with “non-traditional” family office

Yasmine Raso 9 May 2025 No Comments

HeirWealth has formed a strategic partnership with myPath Wealth, a unique family office offering, extending access to its data platform.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Take life on with Acenda, the new face of MLC Life Insurance.  

Financial Newswire Contributor 19 May 2025

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For over 130 years, MLC Life Insurance has helped Australians protect their futures and the futures of those they love. Now, as Acenda…

The sweet spot between risk and growth

Financial Newswire Contributor 19 May 2025

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SMID caps are at the sweet spot: growth prospects are still exciting but they’re more mature businesses – less volatile/ risky than true small caps.

Duration’s comeback: A better friend for income and credit

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2025

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We think it is time for income and credit investors to accept duration back into the friend circle…

Trade, tariffs, and the market response

Financial Newswire Contributor 21 April 2025

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Global markets have been rattled following proposed tariff implementations. Fidelity experts weigh in across asset classes and lay out their thinking


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Platform upgrade

GBST flags GenAI integration in latest WealthConnect upgrade cycle

Patrick Buncsi | 8 May 2025GBST has announced key enhancements to its WealthConnect advice platform, with plans to embed advanced AI features within the year.
First Sentier extends services deal with Northern Trust

Padua Solutions seals advicetech deal with boutique AFSL

Yasmine Raso | 6 May 2025Padua Solutions and Finchley & Kent have partnered to provide Finchley's advisers with access to Padua's tech-enabled advice solutions.
Hand holding up pie charts and graphs

Panorama delivers for Westpac result

Mike Taylor | 6 May 2025Westpac's decision to stick with BT Panorama has been validated with the platform delivering solid performance around fund flows.
Businessman tapping on the screen with Litigation written

FNZ braces for class action as employees stage revolt

Patrick Buncsi | 30 April 2025Global wealthtech FNZ is reportedly facing a costly class action lawsuit from hundreds of disgruntled staff-shareholders.
Alternatives

Escala debuts all-in-one platform to simplify alts investments

Patrick Buncsi | 30 April 2025Escala Partners has launched a new end-to-end investment platform designed to streamline clients’ access to alternatives investments.
New app launch

Fiducian launches first client-facing mobile app

Patrick Buncsi | 30 April 2025Australian advicetech developer Fiducian Group has released its first mobile investment portfolio overview app.
Andrew-Russell

Bravura CEO, Andrew Russell, resigns

Mike Taylor | 29 April 2025Having completed a significant turnaround over the past two years, Bravura Solutions chief executive, Andrew Russell, has decided to exit.
ASX Registry Data

Class confirms link up to all major share registries

Patrick Buncsi | 29 April 2025Class will now have automated connections to all major share registries following its integration of Automic’s data stream.