Practice revenue and growth accelerate despite talent shortage
24 June 2026 by Shy-Ann Arkinstall, Money Management
While the number of advisers has declined, Adviser Ratings says profit margins and practices sizes are on the up as the ‘traditional middle’ thins amid ongoing consolidation.
Industry funds face roadblocks in capturing advised flows
24 June 2026 by Laura Dew, Super Review
Over a quarter of financial advisers say they would be averse to recommending an industry or public sector super fund on their approved product list (APL), according to Adviser Ratings.
‘Scaled operators’ leading advice profession forward
22 June 2026 by Laura Dew, Money Management
The number of advisers looking to exit the advice profession stands at its lowest level since FASEA, according to the latest Adviser Ratings annual report, with those remaining described as ‘scaled operators’.
Practices making more money than ever despite numbers falling
19 June 2026 by Alex Driscoll, ifa
Despite a continued steady exodus of practitioners, Australian advice practices are booming, according to Adviser Ratings, posting greater revenue than ever.
Advice firms need 25pc annual fee rises to be sustainable: Peloton
19 June 2026 by Chris Dastoor, Professional Planner
Advice firms will need a 25 per cent increase in ongoing fees sustain desirable shareholder returns, according to data and analysis from Peloton Partners. The findings come as Adviser Ratings released its latest Advice Landscape report sh...
Accountants’ exemption a supply-side relief proposal, with baggage
18 June 2026 by Simon Hoyle, Professional Planner
Financial advice continues to struggle to attract new entrants at anywhere near the volume needed just to replace the number of advisers leaving, let alone to grow numbers, so it was only a matter of time before someone raised the idea of ...
Practice profit on upward trend
18 June 2026 by Jason Spits, SMS Magazine
Financial advice practices that have withstood the wave of regulatory and education reforms of the past decade are now more profitable while operating in a profession heavily reduced in size, according to new data from Adviser Ratings.
Otivo unveils personalised digital advice app
12 June 2026 by Alex Driscoll, Money Management
Digital advice provider Otivo has announced the launch of its AI-powered mobile app, leveraging its AFSL and exisiting digital advice capabilities to deliver personalised advice. Otivo also positioned the app as a solution to the growing ...
Is advice the new tobacco?
11 June 2026 by Alex Burke, ifa
Senator Claire Chandler pressed ASIC on whether industry levies – both for the regulator and the CSLR – had created a kind of “illicit tobacco” market for online financial advice. Was she right? Per the 2025 Australian Financial Advice La...