Profusion Group has acquired executive search and recruitment firm Gilbert and Robinson as part of its plans to expand into the Asian recruitment market.... read more »
AMP has recruited seven new people to its independent financial adviser (IFA) protection team in response to an increase in demand for its enhanced risk offer. ... read more »
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has appointed John Van Der Wielen to the newly-created role of managing director of wealth for Australia.... read more »
Wealth management firm Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) has appointed Harry Parkinson as the company's new chief executive in Australia. ... read more »
Dealer groups Count Financial, Professional Investment Services, Securitor, WHK and Lonsdale have joined forces to represent the interests of financial planners who also work as accountants. ... read more »
New South Wales-based practice Warren Saunders Life and Superannuation has become the eighth firm to leave Genesys Wealth Advisers for Fortnum Financial Advisers since March this year.... read more »
In light of Australia's current political climate - or lack thereof - it seems only logical for the industry to move towards self-regulation.... read more »
Legal Eye
Negotiating the financial services legal minefield with lawyer Peter Townsend.... read more »