The $14bn cost saving from index ETFs

ETFs/vanguard/

The cost savings of advisers opting for ETFs and index funds for their clients have been calculated by Vanguard, with estimates that Australian investors have collectively saved $14.4 billion since the options first launched in Australia.

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RBA makes latest rate call

RBA/interest-rates/bonds/fixed-income/monetary-policy/

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its latest rate call, with only two more meetings left for 2024.

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E&P Financial Group seeks ASX de-listing

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E&P Financial Group, former parent of Dixon Advisory, has formally requested to delist from the ASX, with the company noting the negative impact of regulatory proceedings on its share price.

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Are licensees overpromising and underdelivering to advisers?

AFSL/licensees/financial-advice/self-licensing/

Commentators have discussed how value for money is becoming more critical than ever as licensee fees rise and failure by an AFSL to provide this is driving them to self-licensing.

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Escalating business costs emerge as top adviser concern

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The rising costs of operating a financial advice practice has been ranked as the number one challenge for advisers today, outpacing administrative and compliance burdens.

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Advisers given 5 weeks to submit to Dixon inquiry

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The final terms of reference for the Dixon Advisory inquiry have been released by the Senate economics references committee, and advisers have just over five weeks to make their submissions.

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Finalists unveiled for Women in Finance Awards 2024

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Financial advisers are in the running to win one of the coveted Women in Finance Awards 2024.

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Global X ETFs Australia appoints new CEO

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Global X ETFs Australia has appointed a new chief executive to replace Evan Metcalf, who will depart the ETF provider next month.

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Court details mental turmoil of AMP BOLR objectors

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A former AMP adviser told the Federal Court how they are scared to turn off their phone after a fellow adviser attempted suicide as Justice McElwaine said the 92 objections “weighed heavily” on his mind.

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New entrant targets M&A in advisory and fund management markets

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The acquisition of Informed Investor from Sequoia by Powerhouse Ventures is the first step in the firm’s new strategic process to enter into the financial advisory and fund management space.

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