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The strategic partnership with Oaktree Capital and AZ NGA is likely to pave the way for overseas players looking to enter the Australian financial advice market, accordin...

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ASIC has cancelled a Sydney AFSL for failing to pay a $64,000 AFCA determination related to inappropriate advice, which then had to be paid by the CSLR. ...

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Increasing revenue per client is a strategic priority for over half of financial advice businesses, a new report has found, with documented processes being a key way to a...

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The education provider has encouraged all financial advisers to avoid a “last-minute scramble” in meeting education requirements prior to the 31 December 2025 deadline....

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A former Brisbane financial adviser has been charged with 26 counts of dishonest conduct regarding a failure to disclose he would receive substantial commission payments ...

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Fiducian Group has appointed its next general manager of superannuation to lead its flagship super offering following the retirement of Ross Martin....

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Centrepoint Alliance has hired a head of distribution for platforms and investment management as its new IconiQ platform goes live. ...

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Inefficient data processes and systems mean advisers are spending over half of their time on product implementation and administration at the expense of clients, accordin...

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With the regulator announcing its enforcement focus for 2025 last week, law firm Hall & Wilcox examines the areas which have dropped down the list in priority for the reg...

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South Australian financial advice and accounting business Perks has extended its paid parental leave program from 12 to 26 weeks, putting it on par with big four firms....

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Mason Stevens has tapped Investment Trends’ head of growth, alongside two other hires, to bolster its distribution team. ...

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Professional services group AZ NGA has made its first acquisition since announcing a $240 million strategic partnership with US manager Oaktree Capital Management in Sept...

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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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