A recruiter’s overview of adviser demand for Q3 2023 indicates limited roles for graduates with the industry pivoting more to re-adopt the associate adviser role.

Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has reiterated his support for superannuation funds helping everyday Australians manage their money following widespread departures in the adviser industry.

The number of rate decisions per year will reduce in 2024 under sweeping reforms following an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Platinum Investment Management has reported net outflows for 11 out of the last 12 months, as it releases its profit forecast for the financial year 2022–23.

Several months after the departure of abrdn head of Australian equities, Michelle Lopez, her deputy Natalie Tam has joined Perpetual, after both had worked at abrdn for almost 20 years.

Sequoia has agreed to acquire two advice firms for $3.15 million, expected to complete by the end of this month.

It could make sense for Australian wholesale investors to include corporate bonds in portfolios, with the traditional role of bonds re-emerging in 2023, writes Bruce Murphy.