Latest Wealth Management News

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Perpetual Limited’s second quarter FY26 update reveals a mixed performance with strong Corporate Trust growth balancing net outflows in Asset Management, while Wealth Management remains stable amid ongoing sale talks.

AMP Limited has revised its cost allocation and cost-to-income ratio methodology, restating prior business unit profits and setting FY26 cost guidance between $630 million and $640 million.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group has launched a profitable joint venture with CHN Partners, leveraging an established accounting practice to boost its wealth management footprint.

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.

Generation Development Group (ASX, GDG) has reported a robust December quarter, with Funds Under Management surging across its core divisions, driven by strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Insignia Financial’s Funds Under Management and Administration edged up to $342 billion, driven by strong inflows into its Wrap platform and multi-asset solutions, while Master Trust funds faced ongoing outflows amid product transitions.

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.

AMP Limited has appointed Blair Vernon as its new CEO, succeeding Alexis George who will retire after steering the company through major transformation. Vernon’s promotion promises continuity and a focus on growth.

HUB24 has reported record net inflows of $5.6 billion in Q2 FY26, pushing total funds under administration to $152.3 billion and expanding its market share to 9.3%. The company also unveiled a new lifetime retirement solution and an AI-driven adviser ecosystem.

Perpetual Limited has extended its exclusivity agreement with Bain Capital into early 2026 as discussions continue over the potential sale of its Wealth Management business. While progress is steady, no binding deal is yet assured.