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AIOFP platform ambitions unfazed by EQT

AIOFP platform ambitions unfazed by EQT

AIOFP boss, Peter Johnston has reassured members that white label platform plans are unaffected by EQT's super trustee exit decision.
Capstone joins PictureWealth

Capstone joins PictureWealth

In what represents a strategic expansion, Capstone Financial Planning has joined financial technology player PictureWealth Group.
AIOFP partners with DASH on Foundation Adviser Wrap

AIOFP partners with DASH on Foundation Adviser Wrap

The AIOFP has selected DASH as its partner as it launches a white label wrap for financial advisers - the Foundation Adviser Wrap.
Last will and testament

AMP North partnership on deceased estates

Mike Taylor 1 July 2026 No Comments

AMP’s North platform has cut new ground via a partnership with estateXchange aimed at facilitating the handling of deceased estates.

Australia and NZ

Novigi crosses Tasman as Apex onboards Mercer NZ

Mike Taylor 25 June 2026 No Comments

Fast-growing technology group Novigi is to establish in NZ as part of Apex Group to onboard Mercer NZ’s fund admin operations.

Andrew Formica Magellan

Formica joins HUB24 board

Mike Taylor 25 June 2026 No Comments

The chair of Magellan Financial Group has been appointed to the board of platform business, HUB24, effective from 1 July.

Amundi

Amundi blockchain project launches inaugural solution

Yasmine Raso 17 June 2026 No Comments

A global collaboration has given rise to the successful launch of an inaugural blockchain-leveraging tokenised investment solution.

Janus Henderson goes all-in on Anthropic AI

Binaya Dahal 15 June 2026 No Comments

Janus Henderson CEO Ali Dibadj said the partnership supports its goal of becoming the world’s most technologically advanced asset manager.

Senior leadership appointment

Briefcase hires ex-MLC analyst for indexing push

Binaya Dahal 11 June 2026 No Comments

Briefcase has appointed Michael Wang as Lead Portfolio Manager to advance AI-driven direct indexing and wealth platform capabilities.

Great Chatsworth Train crash

History should calm enthusiasm for tech IPOs

Mike Taylor 4 June 2026 No Comments

Before Australian investors rush in to grab a slice of the upcoming US tech IPOs they should consider the lessons of history.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Longer lives need stronger income certainty

Financial Newswire Contributor 30 June 2026

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Australians are living longer, working differently, and carrying more financial complexity into retirement. So, guaranteed income is becoming key in..

In a world without bank hybrids, what’s next for income investors?

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2026

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As bank hybrids are being phased out, many investors are seeking new ways to generate reliable income. And subordinated debt is stepping in.

Trade Finance whitepaper: Access uncorrelated alpha potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 5 June 2026

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Trade finance has demonstrated resilience across global shocks, combining short‑duration, self‑liquidating structures with historically low volatility

Investing Across the Bond Market Cycle

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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With government debt at record highs, what other areas of the bond market could potentially enhance a portfolio’s defensive characteristics?


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AI financial planning

AI infrastructure investment masking economic weakness

Mike Taylor | 4 June 2026Australia's economic stability is attracting digital infrastructure investment which, in turn, is masking domestic economic weakness.
CALI signs inaugural Life Partner

IBKR opens brokerage platform to AI agents via Claude

Binaya Dahal | 3 June 2026Interactive Brokers' Milan Galik said it is logical to allow clients to securely connect AI tools directly to their brokerage account.
AI assessment

Pengana launches global AI investment trust

Mike Taylor | 3 June 2026Funds manager, Pengana, has sought to assert first mover advantage in Australia by launching an AI listed investment trust.
Ed Venner RLAM

SS&C underpins RLAM’s Australia push

Mike Taylor | 28 May 2026SS&C has further expanded its Australian business, this time being selected by Royal London Asset Management to admin four new funds.
Puzzle pieces being joined together in sunlight

MPC Markets turns to HeirWealth for reporting fix

Binaya Dahal | 27 May 2026MPC Markets' CEO Mark Gardner says the company selected the platform after reviewing “every credible reporting platform in the market."
Fintech feature

ASIC report says platforms foundational to digital

Mike Taylor | 22 May 2026A new ASIC report has identified the investment platforms as providing the foundation for further digital innovation in wealth management.
Hand delivers money

InvestSMART offloads investor news, ETF business

Yasmine Raso | 22 May 2026InvestSMART Group has made arrangements to offload its Intelligent Investor business to Teaminvest Private Group.
Partnership model

HeirWealth, ViewTrade unite for integrated wealth solution

Binaya Dahal | 20 May 2026HeirWealth and ViewTrade have partnered to deliver a unified trade execution and wealth reporting solution for Australian advisers.