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With the Selfwealth acquisition under its belt, APAC investment platform Syfe has shared how it is investing in a hybrid financial advice model to target mass affluent Au...

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Advice practices with up-to-date business plans are twice as likely to achieve high profitability, according to Adviser Ratings, but getting stuck in development mode can...

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Wealth management is facing a “fundamental transformation” as 81 per cent of next-gen inheritors have said they will likely switch away from their parents’ wealth manager...

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Stockspot data has uncovered the top Australian suburbs boasting the greatest percentage of sustainable investors for financial advisers targeting these clients....

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Netwealth’s chair Tim Antonie is set to depart after a decade spent on the board, with the firm naming his successor who will take up the position this September....

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The days of financial advisers being “all things to all people” are behind us, according to this founder, as the cost to serve passes $4,000....

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With more than 4,600 advisers yet to meet the qualifications standards, the corporate regulator has once again urged relevant providers to check their Financial Advisers ...

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Advised individuals are exhibiting higher optimism and confidence regarding their retirement, SSGA has found, with Australia ranking second for retirement preparedness....

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With LGT Crestone completing its acquisition of CBA’s advice firm this week, advice deals in the second quarter of 2025 are already outpacing the previous one with one mo...

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The financial services software firm has confirmed the finalised sale of its superannuation business to Apex Group as it increases focus on other key functions within the...

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Ironbark Investment Partners has acquired a Sydney-based family office business as it looks to double down on the delivery of high-net-worth advice....

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Two-thirds of Australians would like to see legislative change to enhance the accessibility of financial advice, according to CFS, with those aged 40–49 being the most ea...

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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The RBA has handed down its much-anticipated rate decision, following widespread expectations of a close call....

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The FSCP has issued a written direction to an adviser who charged clients “extraordinary fees” for inappropriate and conflicted advice, as well as encouraged them to swit...

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ASIC has confirmed the industry funding levy for the 2024–25 financial year, and how much licensees can expect to pay....

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