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Advisers expect growth despite uphill challenges

MATTHEW WAI
Despite the current headwinds involving market uncertainties, rapid digitisation and the ageing population, financial advisers remain optimistic about what they can achieve over the next few years, a new report finds. However, the growth will not be captured easily.

Diversa drags Praemium into First Guardian lawsuit

KARREN VERGARA
Praemium and its subsidiaries are now caught up in the ASIC-led First Guardian legal saga, having been thrown in the mix by Diversa Trustees.

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA
Most financial advice practices are ill-prepared to manage the sudden death or permanent disablement of a principal, according to new research, underscoring widespread gaps in succession and contingency planning.

Capstone joins forces with PictureWealth to form $22bn FUA planning network

MICHELLE BALTAZAR
PictureWealth Group has inked a landmark deal with national advice licensee Capstone Financial Planning, forming a combined business with 360 financial advisers and $22 billion in funds under advice.

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