ASIC bans former South Australian financial adviser

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A former South Australian financial adviser, who also authored two personal finance books, has been banned by ASIC for a period of seven years.

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ASIC announces results of final 2024 adviser exam

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ASIC has released the results for the November sitting of the financial adviser exam, with the pass mark sitting substantially higher than in August.

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Adviser numbers reverse November’s gains

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Overall financial adviser numbers have fallen this week, although Centrepoint Alliance has seen this week’s largest gains, according to Wealth Data.

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‘Worst of the worst’: SMSF misconduct concerns weigh on advisers

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Inappropriate advice relating to SMSFs has been identified as a pain point for the advice industry, with professionals claiming these vehicles can draw out “the worst of the worst” in financial services.

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Government names financial advisers as core skill

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Financial investment advisers have been singled out as a core skill in demand in Australia, with the government aiming to attract more skilled migrants to the sector.

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Magellan reaches highest FUM in 15 months

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Magellan has seen its funds under management surpass $39 billion to the highest volume since August 2023, helped by three fund launches in association with Vinva Investment Management.

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Super funds, insurers welcome ‘significant step’ to expand advice arena

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The second tranche of DBFO reforms has received strong support from superannuation funds and insurers, with a new class of advisers aimed to support Australians with their retirement planning.

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Winners unveiled for ifa Excellence Awards 2024

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Money Management’s sister title ifa has announced 36 winners for the 11th annual ifa Excellence Awards 2024 at a ceremony in Sydney.

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Relative Return Unplugged: Guillotine cuts RBA in 2

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In this episode of Relative Return Unplugged, co-hosts Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford break down some of

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‘Positive direction’: Industry cautiously optimistic on DBFO Tranche 2 reforms

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The advice industry has broadly welcomed the legislative groundwork surrounding the latest set of financial advice reforms, although they note “the devil’s in the details”.

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