Iress’ transformation strategy bears fruit in 1H24

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Disciplined cost management on its transformation strategy has helped Iress to report an adjusted EBITDA of $67 million in the first half of 2024.

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ASIC doubles down on investment scam disruption

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The corporate regulator has taken down over 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites in the past year, with this area remaining a core strategic priority for ASIC.

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Principal AM appoints Australia distribution head

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Principal Asset Management has appointed a new director of distribution in Australia to expand its reach in the domestic wholesale market.

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Former national advice business sees AFSL cancelled

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ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of a former national financial advice business after the CSLR was required to pay compensation for the firm’s actions.

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‘Like herding cats’: How can M&A go wrong?

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Unexpected bills and a lack of cultural alignment are among M&A challenges two directors have faced, and the experiences have taught them that advice practices shouldn’t pursue “scale for scale’s sake”.

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FAAA raises CSLR concerns with Minister Jones

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The Financial Advice Association Australia has met with Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, to discuss their concerns about the escalating costs of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort.

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Australian wholesale flows boost GQG FUM

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GQG Partners has reported a 67 per cent year-on-year increase in Australian wholesale net flows to its funds as it announces its half-year results.

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Creating a culture of compliance in advice

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In light of recent ASIC investigations, Assured Support has outlined how compliance programs can fail within advice practices and licensees if they are treated as “necessary evils” and corners are cut.

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Sequoia resolves legal action after acquisitions

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A dispute between Sequoia Financial Group and individual Tim McGowen has reached a conclusion, following a problematic acquisition of three companies.

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Clime identifies $1m pa savings from Madison divestment

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Clime Investment Management believes its FY25 operating costs will be “substantially lower” after identifying $1 million per annum in cost savings from the Madison divestment.

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