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Australian financial advisers look set to finish 2012 in a better mood, according to the latest research released by Wealth Insights....

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The FPA and AFA have welcomed draft regulations that will enshrine the term 'financial planner/adviser' in law as an important consumer protection move....

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The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, has released draft legislation that will protect the terms "financial planner" and "financial advise...

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Some investors want to "dip their toes" into the investment world by comparing their asset allocation and performance with those of their peers....

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Total Financial Solutions plans further growth through the addition of quality boutiques, and is prepared to take an equity stake in suitable businesses....

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SMSFs perform similarly regardless of whether trustees rely on advisers, accountants or their own research, according to a Rice Warner study....

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Global investor sentiment was flat in November, with record low levels of confidence in the US offset by a boost in Europe, according to the latest State Street Investor ...

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TAL Australia has announced the launch of Affinia, a new risk-specialist dealer group....

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The banking industry's Facebook engagement rate fell substantially when compared to the July quarter, dropping from the most engaging industry in the previous report to o...

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Countplus subsidiary Total Financial Solutions has added six advice firms to its network, saying market pressure and regulatory changes have helped attract new businesses...

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Research suggests financial planners are becoming increasingly reliant on risk advice to drive income, with the proportion of revenue derived from insurance increasing in...

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Employers need to ensure they are continually engaging and rewarding staff as part of their retention strategy as the year comes to an end....

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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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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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