Sequoia sees third chairman in 4 months

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Advice licensee Sequoia Financial Group has announced a new chairman as the firm reshuffles following a shareholder dispute.

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‘We haven’t chosen to go fast’: Berry provides CSLR update

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The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort’s CEO David Berry has confirmed the number of complaints the organisation is actively working on, with $3.3 million being paid to victims so far.

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‘Do or die’ for ASIC says Governance Institute

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The Governance Institute has said ASIC’s governance arrangements are no longer “fit for purpose” in a time when financial markets are quickly innovating and cyber crime becomes a threat.

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‘Alert not alarm’: Lonsec warns on timing the market

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Lonsec chief investment officer, Nathan Lim, has reminded advisers and clients that attempting to time the market to combat volatility this week could be costly to portfolios.

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Magellan Global Fund conversion sparks redemptions

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Magellan Financial Group has reported its highest funds under management in almost a year, but specialist investors made redemptions following changes to its global fund.

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RBA hands down August rate decision

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The central bank has announced its latest rate decision amid signs of improving inflation in Australia and rumbles of slowing global growth.

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Global X ETFs Australia CEO to depart

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Global X ETFs has announced the CEO of its Australian business, Evan Metcalf, will depart the firm after a decade.

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An evolving advice landscape by 2050

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Research has forecast how financial advice landscape demographics could look in 2050, including how many more Australian consumers will need complex advice.

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Choosing the right successor for your advice practice

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Money Management explores the pros and cons of appointing a younger staff member as your successor, and why financial advisers shouldn’t underestimate their skills.

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Former Escala Partners co-founders join LGT Crestone

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LGT Crestone has made two senior hires to its Melbourne office to boost growth in its high-net-worth and family office services, making 10 appointments from Escala Partners.

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