Investments and advice systemic issues decline in 2H24

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Just one of the nearly 50 systemic issues reported by AFCA to regulators in the second half of FY24 related to investments and advice, a report has uncovered.

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AMP North bolsters senior leadership team

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AMP has announced three senior appointments in its North leadership team to drive forward its strategy and transformation plans.

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E&P’s ‘dishonourable’ decision to turn back on shareholders

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A major E&P shareholder has admonished the firm’s decision to delist the company at a time when shares are finally starting to recover from significant losses, as “only a handful” of its shareholders will have benefited.

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Long-term career development pivotal for retention beyond PY

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Two licensees have shared how providing a structured career pathway that extends beyond the Professional Year is critical to ensure candidates won’t pursue other opportunities after their training.

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Sydney-based advice practices to form $1.3bn business

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Two Sydney-based financial advice firms are set to join forces to create a “stronger, more resilient” advice offering with a combined AUM of $1.3 billion.

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Praemium pivots to be leading platform in HNW advice

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Praemium is pivoting the business to offer a “white gloves” service as it launches a three-year strategy to be the leading platform for high-net-worth advice.

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Spatium Capital expands global footprint with APAC partnership

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Boutique fund manager Spatium Capital has announced consolidation plans with Singapore-based investment group Conduit Group.

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How to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace

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Organisations must go beyond recruiting a diverse workforce and embed a culture of inclusion to reap the benefits, according to one executive.

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A new era dawns for Hybrids

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Will Trump’s victory negatively affect ESG investing?

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The victory by Donald Trump in the US presidential election could cause fund managers to reconsider the naming of their ESG funds as the US undergoes a political backlash to sustainable investing.

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