The concerns keeping financial services directors awake at night

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There is one specific risk that is a significantly higher concern for financial services directors compared to companies overall and is impacting their risk appetite, according to the AICD.

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What should advisers consider before embarking on M&A?

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It can be extremely hard to realise the gains from financial advice M&A, according to Peloton Partners’ Rob Jones, and more could be gained from firms looking inward at their own practice.

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Bonds see largest allocation drop in 20 years

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Global fund managers are shunning bonds, with the asset class seeing the largest drop in allocations in more than 20 years.

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Matching the right platform with your client base

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With platforms reporting their quarterly results, there is a clear divide in the adviser markets they are targeting, according to platform specialist Recep Peker, and which would be right for your clients.

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Advice firm cops weekly double-digit loss

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A financial advice firm has seen a weekly decline of 10 advisers, with all moving to a new licensee, while Centrepoint Alliance continues its “growth story”.

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Sequoia chair steps down

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Sequoia Financial Group has seen a top-level reshuffle as the chair of the board, John Larsen, steps down after five years in the position.

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Dixon’s $16m class action settlement approved by Federal Court

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The Federal Court has approved the $16 million class action settlement regarding Dixon Advisory and Superannuation Services.

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The post-SOA future: How are advisers adapting?

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As statements of advice move into the rear-view mirror, Vital Business Partners explores how financial advisers are adopting innovative documentation strategies.

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Relative Return: Building the foundations of a new asset manager

Podcast Relative Return

In this episode of Relative Return, host Laura Dew speaks with Blackwattle Investment Partners managing director and chief investment officer, Michael Skinner, about setting up an asset manager and what he looks for in an investment team.

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Australian Ethical FUM passes $10bn

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Australian Ethical has seen its funds under management reach $10 billion, driven by organic customer growth and superannuation contributions.

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