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A global investment management firm executive has called for standardised promotion policies to close the “gendered promotion gap”....

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Almost half of financial advice firms are still holding back from using managed accounts in their practice, Netwealth uncovers, despite the efficiency benefits they can o...

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ASIC data shows the number of smaller AFSLs with less than $50 million in revenue has increased by 25 per cent in the past year, but the regulator believes they are still...

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Former financial adviser and Coalition backbencher Bert van Manen has introduced a bill in Parliament, building on Michelle Levy’s good advice duty and calling for SOAs t...

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Following its recent partnership with Otivo, Colonial First State has now announced an arrangement with Viridian Advisory to offer unadvised members with one-off, topic-b...

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Insignia Financial has made four appointments, including three who have joined from TAL, to lead strategy and innovation in its retirement solutions for the MLC brand....

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The third quarter of 2024 saw the first positive increase in adviser numbers for 12 months, according to the latest quarterly Musical Chairs report, with new entrants ove...

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As more advisers review their fee structures, Business Health has shared six steps to calculating the price to deliver financial advice services in a profitable yet suita...

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ASIC’s Sarah Court has confirmed the regulator is carrying out systematic work on providers of unlicensed advice but admits it is a case of “whack-a-mole” when it comes t...

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Following an extraordinary general meeting today, Dixon Advisory parent company E&P Financial Group’s shareholders have voted on its proposed delisting from the ASX....

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While overall financial adviser numbers have dipped below 15,500 this week, Rhombus Advisory is experiencing growth and approaching 500 advisers in its ranks....

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Iress’ Xplan continues to dominate the financial planning software market with a multitude of uses, according to Netwealth research, despite newer players battling for a ...

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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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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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