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MDS Financial Group will rebrand as Sequoia Financial Group Limited, after shareholders approved the name change....

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Five Victorian boutique financial advisory firms have moved from wrap platforms to MDA services in partnership with Managed Accounts Holdings. ...

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The AFA has called on the Government to fund or subsidise a financial literacy program to help close the gender gap in retirement....

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Financial planning firm, Health & Finance Integrated, moves under Australian Unity Personal Financial Services umbrella....

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TAL has launched a risk office hub for its advisers, which allows them to access meeting rooms in five capital cities....

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The Commonwealth Bank has appointed AMP's Hugh Humphrey as its new Bank Financial Planning General Manager. ...

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The Commonwealth Bank has emerged with a win as the NSW Supreme Court awards $300,000 in damages to a senior executive who successfully pursued an advice-related defamati...

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YBR founder, Mark Bouris, claims the unmet demand for advice won’t be achieved via the traditional, holistic advice model....

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Talk of the demise of asset consultants is greatly exaggerated, a leading investment consultant believes....

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The exposure draft legislation on the new Life Insurance Framework has confirmed the centrality of ASIC with respect to remuneration and the clawback....

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Calls for the AFA and FPA to unite to form a single representative voice for financial advisers, is unlikely to result in a marriage between the two groups....

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Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer, has committed to implementing appropriate transitional arrangements for planners impacted by increased educational standards....

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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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