Sipina sentenced for involvement in $180 million Courtenay House fraud

David Sipina has been sentenced to three years under an intensive correction order for his role in the u

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Generation Life's Hackett promoted to group CEO role

Grant Hackett has been promoted from CEO of Generation Life to head up the wider Generation Development Group.

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Why a robust paper trail is crucial for compliance

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As AFSLs endeavour to meet their breach reporting obligations, a legal expert has emphasised why robust documentation will prove fruitful, particularly in the face of potential regulatory investigations.

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Which Aussie suburbs exhibit greatest financial opportunity?

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Betashares has named the top Australian suburbs with the highest spare cash flow, shining a light on where financial advisers could eye out potential clients.

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Adviser solutions BDM among raft of new hires

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Zenith Investment Partners has welcomed a BDM focusing on adviser solutions in a series of appointments, while two asset managers have also confirmed new hires.

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Superannuation rollover leads to FSCP written direction

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A relevant provider has received a written direction from the Financial Services and Credit Panel after a superannuation rollover resulted in tax bill of over $200,000 for a client.

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What will EOY adviser numbers look like?

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Estimates for the calendar year 2024 put the advice industry on track for a loss in adviser numbers as exits offset gains from new entrants.

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5 ways advice changed in 2024

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Adviser Ratings shares five ways that financial advice changed in 2024 with an optimistic outlook for 2025, thanks to the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes legislation.

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Tribeca makes intermediary distribution hire from Australian Ethical

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Tribeca Investment Partners has made a distribution hire from Australian Ethical in a newly created role focused on the national intermediary market.

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Real estate reigns supreme among wealth inheritors

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Fidelity finds next-gen investors are increasingly open to seeking financial advice to plan for an impending wealth transfer, as they mull over future investments in real estate, super, shares, and ETFs upon receiving an inheritance.

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