MoU signed between AFCA and the CSLR

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AFCA and the CSLR have signed a memorandum of understanding as to how they will support an efficient financial services sector via the scheme.

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What’s in a name? Perpetual to rename 138-year brand

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Money Management spoke with two brand consultants as to how Perpetual can best rebrand its business as the 138-year name is sold to private equity firm KKR.

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Weighing up the risks and benefits of self-licensing

AFSL licensees self-licensed Adviser Ratings

With 66 per cent of newly established advice licensees being sole advisers, what are the risks and legal ramifications to consider when taking the plunge into self-licensing?

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Legal concerns present barrier to crypto advice

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Despite its popularity, only 1 per cent of financial advisers say they have often discussed cryptocurrency with clients, CoreData said, fuelled by concerns of heavy legal expenses if the product goes wrong.

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New licensee and entrants boost adviser numbers

Wealth Data AFSL licensees adviser numbers

A new advice licensee set up by former WT Financial advisers has helped financial adviser numbers return above the 15,600 mark this week.

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Brisbane adviser sees assets frozen by ASIC

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The corporate regulator has commenced “urgent” Federal Court proceedings against a Brisbane-based financial adviser in connection to financial advice and activities on client trading accounts.

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Pinnacle flagged as ‘standout’ manager amid new UK affiliate

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Pinnacle remains a “standout” fund manager, according to Morningstar, amid a challenging backdrop for active asset management and the addition of a new global equities affiliate from the UK.

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Iress partners with Ensombl on advice tech skills

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Financial services software Iress and digital community platform Ensombl have partnered up to strengthen the technology skills of financial advisers and paraplanners through a new initiative.

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How should advice practices charge their clients?

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Two separate studies have discovered the majority of advised clients prefer to pay a flat fee for financial advice, while unearthing how much they are willing to pay for the service.

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