Latest Wealth Management Platforms News

Praemium’s total Funds Under Administration surged 21% to $77.9 billion in FY26, driven by strong platform net inflows and robust growth in non-custodial portfolio administration.

HUB24 delivered a standout FY26 with record net inflows of $18.9 billion, a 20% rise excluding large migrations, and boosted total Funds Under Administration to $164.3 billion. The platform’s adviser base grew 11%, while new product launches and AI-driven tools expanded its market footprint.

Netwealth has broadened its partnership with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia by providing a new domestic platform for ASX equities and investments, underpinning robust FY26 fund inflows and an optimistic FY27 outlook.

The Federal Court has approved the acquisition scheme for Insignia Financial by CC Capital Partners, setting the stage for a $4.80 per share cash payout and imminent ASX suspension.

Insignia Financial shareholders met on 13 April 2026 and overwhelmingly backed a $4.80 per share acquisition scheme by CC Capital, valuing the company at about $3.3 billion and offering a near 57% premium to pre-offer prices.

Euroz Hartleys Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with net profit more than doubling to $13.84 million, driven by strong growth in equity capital markets and advisory fees.

Praemium Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 69.5% jump in net profit and a 9.6% rise in funds under administration, completing the OneVue platform transition and acquiring AI specialist Technotia Laboratories.

Bell Financial Group delivered a robust 17.1% rise in net profit after tax to $36 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in its Platforms division and a rebound in market activity. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share, signalling confidence as it prepares to launch a new wealth management platform in 2026.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 6% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by strong capital ratios and ongoing transformation initiatives. The bank’s strategic focus on customer service and operational efficiency signals a confident outlook amid evolving market conditions.

InvestSMART Group Limited reported a 2.2% increase in Funds Under Management to $750 million as of December 2025, supported by growth in Professionally Managed Accounts and rising subscription income. The company also extended its Employee and Director Share Plan loans and executed an on-market share buyback.

Netwealth Group Limited reported a strong December quarter with record custodial inflows of $8.4 billion and total funds under administration reaching $125.6 billion, while announcing a $101 million compensation charge related to the First Guardian collapse.

Praemium Limited reported a 14% year-on-year increase in total Funds Under Administration to $70.5 billion for Q2 FY26, completing the OneVue transition and seeing strong net inflows in its Spectrum and Powerwrap platforms.