‘This isn’t dating, it’s a marriage’: Choosing the right investment provider

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For financial advisers looking to outsource their investment decision-making, selecting the right investment provider means prioritising cultural alignment and scalability to last long-term.

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WT Financial bids farewell to 7 advisers

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WT Financial lost seven advisers over the past week, but overall adviser numbers have welcomed a third consecutive week of double-digit growth.

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The 7 megatrends set to transform the advice ecosystem

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A new report has unearthed seven key megatrends that financial advisers need to prepare for to stay ahead of the game and not be left behind by peers.

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Could AZ NGA be the target of a US giant?

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Financial advice group AZ NGA is reportedly in “exclusive negotiations” with US asset manager Oaktree Capital about the firm coming on board as a possible growth partner.

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ASIC FAR compliance program just days away

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There is less than a week to go before ASIC commences a compliance program on 1 August to ensure licensees have correct FAR records, and enforcement action is possible if details are incorrect.

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Regal M&A boosts FUM by a third

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Having completed the acquisitions of Merricks Capital and Argyle Group, funds under management at Regal Partners has risen 35 per cent to $16.5 billion.

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NSW adviser banned over inappropriate advice

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An NSW-based adviser has been banned from providing financial services for five years for inappropriate advice and the AFSL of his business has been cancelled by ASIC.

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Rhombus Advisory shakes up top licensee ranking

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The introduction of Rhombus Advisory has caused a shift in the top advice licensees as Insignia separates its advice business into two channels.

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Invest Blue’s productivity boon from 9-day fortnight

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Nearly 18 months since Invest Blue adopted its nine-day fortnight structure to support employee wellbeing, the national advice firm has enjoyed positive results across all metrics.

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Bridging the value gap for prospective clients

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Given the clear divergence between the cost of financial advice and clients’ willingness to pay, two experts explore how advisers can transform the way they convey value to potential clients.

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