One-off clients pose ‘untapped opportunity’ for growth

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Unlocking the potential of one-off clients and transitioning them into ongoing advisory relationships start with reducing fee barriers, according to Adviser Ratings.

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Zenith research head jumps to boutique fund manager

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Zenith Investment Partners’ research head Bronwen Moncrieff has joined fund manager Blackwattle Investment Partners.

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ASIC looks to simplify AFSL application process

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ASIC is piloting a new portal to simplify the process of applying for an Australian financial services licence with the expectation of a formal launch in the first quarter of 2025.

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How tracking data could help overcome gender biases

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Anja Pannek has urged organisations to measure its recruitment, retention and incentive strategies to ensure that there is gender diversity.

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Victims share ‘heartbreaking’ loss at hands of fraudulent adviser

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Two victims of Ben Jayaweera, who was sentenced to 12 years in jail this week, described the fraud as “truly heartbreaking” after they lost $260,000 at his hands.

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Longreach Alternatives opens new advisory initiative

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Alternative asset manager Longreach Alternatives is launching a specialised distribution and advisory unit to meet the rising demand for alternative investment strategies.

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Insignia looks to AMP for branding hire

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Insignia Financial has appointed a general manager for brand strategy as it moves to invest heavily in the MLC brand.

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Which platforms enjoyed the highest FUA rise?

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Money Management examines the funds under administration growth of three listed Australian platforms for FY24, with two players both achieving a 30 per cent rise.

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‘Not only criminal but evil’: Former Brisbane adviser sentenced

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A former Brisbane financial adviser has been sentenced after being found guilty of a $5.9 million fraud, with the judge describing his actions as “brazen, gross and callous”.

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Sequoia shares results after ‘disruptive’ FY24

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The exit of “smaller non-economic advisers” has improved net margin at Sequoia, while the divestment of Morrison Securities boosted its statutory net profit after tax for FY24.

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