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ClearView has said it expects to completely exit wealth management by the third quarter of FY25....

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Centrepoint Alliance is optimistic of benefitting from licensee switching to grow organically and is set to boost funds under advice via a new investment platform in Octo...

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Insignia reports a $185 million statutory net loss after tax in FY24 but sees revenue improve in its newly restructured advice division, thanks to higher value clients....

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Financial advice practices with high profit margins charge annual client fees of $7,700 and keep their operational costs low, says Investment Trends’ Irene Guiamatsia....

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As financial advisers balance competing business priorities, Business Health identifies four methods to foster strong client relationships....

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After an adviser received a warning from the FSCP about their Record of Advice usage, when is the correct time for it to be used with clients?...

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With small financial advice firms vulnerable to key person risk, there can be a tangible monetary cost to a practice’s value if the owner dies suddenly. ...

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A risk-averse nature by licensees to alternative funds is prompting advisers to opt to carry out the investment selection themselves....

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The platform race is “ours to lose”, says HUB24’s chief executive Andrew Alcock, as it reports a 62 per cent rise in annual platform net inflows in FY24. ...

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A former strategy manager at suspended financial services business BBY has been sentenced for aiding and abetting dishonest conduct. ...

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The difference between a Record of Advice and Statement of Advice is the crux of the FSCP’s latest determination against a relevant provider. ...

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An executive at the Institute of Public Accountants has suggested that a discussion around the need for gender quotas in financial services may now be warranted....

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5 months 3 weeks ago

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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Despite the financial adviser exam being rooted in ethics, two professional year advisers believe the lack of support and transparency from the regulator around the exam ...

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ASIC has banned two advisers from the same advice firm for giving clients inappropriate superannuation advice that was not in their best interests. ...

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