Count’s Humphrey on leading the new world of advice; Canaccord Genuity execs unite to launch WA wealth manager

Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey is keen for the firm to be a leader in the new world of advice as the industry generates valuable businesses post-Hayne royal commission.

Four individuals, including three senior staff from Canaccord Genuity, have collaborated to launch their own Western Australian wealth management firm.

Is it really worth worrying about one per cent above the index? When it comes to compounding, the difference adds up.

Mason Stevens has appointed a portfolio manager from AMP as its new head of asset allocation as David Macri departs after just over a year.

Just one of the nearly 50 systemic issues reported by AFCA to regulators in the second half of FY24 related to investments and advice, a report has uncovered.

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Thematic ETFs are beginning to gain ground among advisers seeking to enhance portfolio diversification and tap into specific growth themes, according to leading ETF providers.

Platinum chief executive Jeff Peters says the firm’s turnaround strategy is beginning to demonstrate its first “green shoots” amid slowing outflows and improved investment performance.

AMP has announced three senior appointments in its North leadership team to drive forward its strategy and transformation plans.

Organisations must go beyond recruiting a diverse workforce and embed a culture of inclusion to reap the benefits, according to one executive.

Advice businesses that directly contract offshore workers are exposed to legal challenges in light of a recent Fair Work Commission decision, writes Danielle Cornelissen, CEO and founder of 5 ELK.