WA advice firm among 2 AFSL cancellations

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The corporate regulator has cancelled two AFSLs, one against a Western Australian financial advice firm and the other against an individual.

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Insignia ‘considering’ takeover bid from US giant

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Insignia Financial has confirmed it is considering a preliminary non-binding proposal received from a US private equity giant to acquire the firm.

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Dixon investment committee actions warrant scrutiny: FAAA

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The actions of the investment committee at Dixon Advisory should be placed under greater scrutiny in the upcoming Senate inquiry, according to the FAAA.

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The 2 areas of CSLR that could easily change

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There are two areas where Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has the power to change CSLR without the need for law changes.

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AMPFP loses title of largest individual licensee

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A close competition has seen AMP Financial Planning lose its long-held position as Australia’s largest individual licensee, according to Wealth Data.

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Model portfolios gain ground with Aussie investors

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State Street Global Advisors’ research reveals a notable rise in Australian investors’ awareness and satisfaction with model portfolios, highlighting benefits such as lower fees, closer portfolio monitoring, and greater adviser involvement.

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Viridian Advisory encourages school leavers to consider advice

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National advice firm Viridian Advisory is encouraging school leavers to consider financial advice as a future career choice, having taken almost 20 individuals through its professional year program.

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Viola Private Wealth signs NRL’s Cooper Cronk

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NRL legend and four-time premiership winner, Cooper Cronk, has signed on at Viola Private Wealth as a brand ambassador as the firm targets individuals with niche careers who require bespoke advice.

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First Sentier signs mandate with Northern Trust

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First Sentier Investors has inked a new mandate with fund administration service Northern Trust, extending a 19-year relationship into the Australian market.

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FSCP delivers written reprimand to adviser

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has delivered a written reprimand to an adviser that it said failed to ensure their client understood their CGT liability.

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