National advice firm revamps training program

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Initially developed more than two decades ago, Fitzpatricks Advice Partners has “revamped and relaunched” its flagship development program.

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Advisers seek bonds and alts amid equity bearishness

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Over 20 per cent of advisers plan to increase their allocations to private equity and credit in the next six months as they grow bearish on US and Australian equities.

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HNW investors among private equity’s ‘biggest cheerleaders’

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High-net-worth investors and family offices are sustaining the rising demand for private equity investments, Schroders has unpacked, offering less volatility and the potential for higher returns.

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Advisers acting as emotional anchors during market volatility

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In the same way psychologists offer guidance amid volatile periods, financial advisers also provide emotional counsel to clients during market swings, says Escala Partners.

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No action from ASIC on fee consents, for now

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ASIC has issued a warning to financial advisers to ensure they are complying with client consent requirements when entering into ongoing fee arrangements.

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Big 4 bank bids farewell to financial advice industry

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Commonwealth Bank has formally dropped to zero advisers following LGT Crestone’s acquisition of its advice arm – some six years on from the Hayne royal commission.

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‘Progression not perfection’ as incomplete plans impact practice profits

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Advice practices with up-to-date business plans are twice as likely to achieve high profitability, according to Adviser Ratings, but getting stuck in development mode can be worse than having no plan at all.

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Former Perpetual fundie lands at Australian Ethical

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The $13 billion ethical investment manager has named its new head of equities, who previously spent 12 years at Perpetual.

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Magellan achieves consistent AUM growth

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Magellan Financial Group has reported a consecutive monthly AUM increase for only the second time in the FY24–25 financial year.

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Selfwealth acquirer raises $123m to accelerate Aussie expansion

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With the Selfwealth acquisition under its belt, APAC investment platform Syfe has shared how it is investing in a hybrid financial advice model to target mass affluent Australians.

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