The 2 areas of CSLR that could easily change

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There are two areas where Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has the power to change CSLR without the need for law changes.

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AMPFP loses title of largest individual licensee

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A close competition has seen AMP Financial Planning lose its long-held position as Australia’s largest individual licensee, according to Wealth Data.

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Model portfolios gain ground with Aussie investors

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State Street Global Advisors’ research reveals a notable rise in Australian investors’ awareness and satisfaction with model portfolios, highlighting benefits such as lower fees, closer portfolio monitoring, and greater adviser involvement.

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Viridian Advisory encourages school leavers to consider advice

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National advice firm Viridian Advisory is encouraging school leavers to consider financial advice as a future career choice, having taken almost 20 individuals through its professional year program.

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Viola Private Wealth signs NRL’s Cooper Cronk

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NRL legend and four-time premiership winner, Cooper Cronk, has signed on at Viola Private Wealth as a brand ambassador as the firm targets individuals with niche careers who require bespoke advice.

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First Sentier signs mandate with Northern Trust

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First Sentier Investors has inked a new mandate with fund administration service Northern Trust, extending a 19-year relationship into the Australian market.

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FSCP delivers written reprimand to adviser

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has delivered a written reprimand to an adviser that it said failed to ensure their client understood their CGT liability.

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Relative Return Unplugged: Balancing economic and national security priorities

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In this special episode of Relative Return Unplugged, we are sharing a discussion between Momentum Media’s Steve

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Scientific Beta hires investment solutions lead

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Experienced quantitative researcher Warwick Schneller has taken up a new role, joining Scientific Beta as head of investment solutions, Australia and New Zealand.

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Advisers sitting on sidelines despite 2024 exam passes

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The proportion of candidates passing the advice exam in 2024 has risen by more than a third, but a notable gap exists between those who have qualified and those who are actively practicing, according to Wealth Data.

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