Are self-licensed advice practices a concern for ASIC?

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Amid concerns that smaller AFSLs may be flying under the enforcement radar, the corporate regulator has clarified how self-licensed advice firms are monitored and whether they are a growing concern.

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Count CEO details impact of Merit Wealth churn

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Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey has provided further details on the makeup of the firm’s advisers following churn after the Diverger deal.

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ESG ETF demand falls to decade low

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Demand for ESG ETFs has declined, with Global X reporting that the popularity of ESG funds is at the lowest level since 2014.

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Sherlock Wealth appoints CEO

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Sydney wealth management firm Sherlock Wealth has promoted its head of advice to the role of chief executive.

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Grey zone warfare, state competition investigated in Australian-first podcast

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Contested Ground, a new podcast investigating how malicious actors are targeting Australian businesses, the economy and society, has been launched by award winning media and market intelligence business Momentum Media.

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The top 10 Aussie suburbs for highest ETF wealth

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Stockspot analysis has revealed the top 10 suburbs across Australia with the highest average balance invested in ETFs, with the top postcode sitting at over $355,000.

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The Manager Mix - Equities: Nick Paul of MFS Investment Management

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In this new episode of The Manager Mix, host Laura Dew speaks to Nick Paul, institutional portfolio manager at M

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AMP BOLR objectors have their day in the sun

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Members of the AMP BOLR class action have told the Federal Court in a two-day hearing that they would be willing to risk receiving no settlement at all in favour of going to an appeal.

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Advice industry grows but major AFSL loses 4 advisers

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Overall adviser numbers saw a gain last week with 10 new entrants, according to Wealth Data, but a major licensee lost four advisers.

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