Are financial advisers ‘at risk’ from AI disruption?

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Financial adviser has been identified as a job that is at “high risk from AI disruption”, but industry commentators say such technologies will enhance their role, rather than replace them.

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Government flags $10m provision for ASIC greenwashing enforcement

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The latest budget papers have outlined a $10 million provision for ASIC greenwashing enforcement activity as well as funds for a sustainable labelling regime to be partially met by industry levies.

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Iress investigation finds breach affected OneVue

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Iress’ investigation of a cyber breach that occurred last weekend has found it affected its OneVue production environment which contains client data.

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Taking an active approach to credit investment

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Rather than taking a set-and-forget approach to credit investing, this investment specialist sheds light on why it is time for active management in the asset class.

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Cash weightings drop to 3-year low as allocators switch to bonds

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The latest monthly Bank of America global fund manager survey has found investors are starting to shift cash into bonds as cash allocations reach a three-year low.

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Chalmers hands down 2024–25 budget

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, outlining the government’s macroeconomic forecasts and changes to superannuation.

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How can advisers hyper-personalise their client offerings?

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Financial advisers and wealth managers need to exceed their clients’ desires for personalisation, a new EY report writes, and the requirements for this will vary between client segments.

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Expect digital advice to prompt return of banks

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Betashares chief executive, Alex Vynokur, believes technology advancements will enable banks to return to financial advice in the future as the need for advice is greater than ever.

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ASIC bans Melbourne adviser over super transfer inducement

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The corporate regulator has permanently banned a Melbourne-based financial adviser who “dishonestly attempted to induce clients to transfer their superannuation into a bank account he controlled”.

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Strong adviser recruitment prompts Centrepoint earnings upgrade

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Centrepoint Alliance has upgraded its expected financial results for FY24, thanks to strong adviser recruitment and the acquisition of Queensland advice firm Financial Advice Matters.

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