BAEP’s Mark East re-assumes sole portfolio manager responsibilities

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Brad Clibborn has resigned as portfolio manager at Bennelong Australian Equity Partners (BAEP) and Mark East has re-assumed responsibilities as sole portfolio manager for BAEP’s funds, says John Burke, CEO... Read more continue reading

Infocus signals next phase of growth with CTO appointment

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Integrated Financial Advice and Wealth Platform, Infocus, has appointed Dr Ed Young as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reinforcing its commitment to technology-led advice and platform innovation. Young commenced with Infocus... Read more continue reading

intelliflo launches new in-app AI assistant Flo to streamline adviser support and reduce admin burden

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intelliflo, the global cloud-based technology solution for financial advisers, has launched Flo, a new in-app AI-powered assistant designed to help advisers navigate the platform faster, reduce administrative workload, and spend more quality... Read more continue reading

Acenda Group appoints Ross Miller as Group Chief People and Culture Officer

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Acenda Group has announced the appointment of Ross Miller as its new Group Chief People and Culture Officer, effective 16 February 2026. Ross is a highly experienced senior executive and... Read more continue reading

Challenger partners with OPEX to scale the Informed Financial Future (iff) platform

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OPEX Consulting Pty Ltd (OPEX) has announced a strategic partnership with Challenger to support the continued development and growth of the Informed Financial Future (iff) financial advice platform. The platform... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International strengthens Australia distribution team with two appointments

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Fidelity International has appointed Gavin Butt as regional sales manager and Sam Besley as sales manager, further strengthening its wholesale distribution capability and reaffirming its long‑term commitment to the Australian... Read more continue reading

Praemium accelerates platform innovation through Technotia integration

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raemium Limited has announced the commencement of an organisational restructure within its technology division following the acquisition of Technotia Laboratories in January 2026 –  a strategic investment designed to accelerate... Read more continue reading

CFS partners with Safewill to provide members with Will and estate planning services at no extra cost

Colonial First State (CFS) has announced a new partnership with Safewill which will give almost one million CFS members access to an online Will-creation service with legal review and digital... Read more continue reading

Esencia Wealth merges with FMA Wealth

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Leading Australian advice firm Esencia Wealth has announced a milestone in its national growth strategy, merging with FMA Wealth and welcoming renowned financial adviser Frank MacDonagh as a Senior Financial... Read more continue reading

Mark Puli joins board of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd  

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Australian Ethical has announced the appointment of Mark Puli to the board of its super fund, effective 11 February 2026. Mr. Puli was CEO of ESSSuper from 2011 to 2022,... Read more continue reading