The ‘under the radar’ AFSL maintaining stable adviser numbers

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In a time of constant adviser movements, one licensee has managed to stay “steady on their skates” over the years to sit jointly with AMP Financial Planning in having the highest number of advisers.

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ASIC taking ‘significant action’ against super switching promotions

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ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland has described the problem of telemarketers encouraging people to switch their super as “the worst behaviour”, and one where the regulator is taking significant action.

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How Viridian Advisory is creating ‘client-ready’ advisers

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Viridian Advisory’s Brett Arnol has detailed how the firm’s partnership with CFS is fostering the next generation of advisers through its Professional Year program.

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Financial advice identified as M&A hotspot

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Financial advice and its associated technology have been identified by industry experts as key hotspots in the Australian M&A landscape.

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PM Capital appoints investment sales director

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PM Capital has tapped experienced executive Ben Warnes for the role as it seeks to bolster its strategic sales capabilities.

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Platinum returns to FUM decline as it awaits revised Regal bid

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Platinum Asset Management has announced its funds under management fell during October, a return to outflows after a gain in the previous month.

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Challenger appoints co-head of investment solutions

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Challenger has promoted Marco Barchmann as its new co-head of investment solutions as the firm identifies funds management as one of its core strengths.

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Payton Capital expands national presence to WA

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Fund manager Payton Capital, which was acquired by HMC Capital in July, has opened a new office in Western Australia and a second office in Queensland to boost its AUM.

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Perpetual announces asset management leadership appointments

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Perpetual has announced new global leadership appointments to its asset management division, including a hire from State Street Global Advisors, as it prepares to separate into a standalone business.

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AMP adviser numbers fall while industry rises

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The financial advice sector has benefited from a net rise of 11 advisers this week, according to Wealth Data, while AMP Group reports losses as several advisers open their own licensees.

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