How much did Australia's largest super fund return in FY23–24?

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Australian Super, which has $315 billion in member assets and 3.3 million members, has shared its annual returns for the FY23-24.

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Sequoia restructure to see 10% headcount reduction

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Sequoia Financial Group has announced it is restructuring its business following a shareholder dispute which will see it reduce headcount by 10 per cent.

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Adviser’s permanent ban after exam falsification varied by AAT

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A financial adviser who was permanently banned for falsifying his financial adviser exam result has seen the banning amended following a successful appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

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Learning to let go as advice leaders

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With financial advice leaders often wearing too many hats in the business, two consulting professionals underscore the value of letting go and empowering staff to drive growth.

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The licensees reporting triple-digit share price growth

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Looking over the past five financial years, which advice licensees have demonstrated consistent long-term share price growth for their investors?

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Former Lonsec CEO joins Morningstar

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Former Lonsec chief executive, Matt Olsen, has joined Morningstar as director of manager research ratings as it branches out to rate superannuation funds.

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Pacific Current appoints acting CEO

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Following the exit of Paul Greenwood to join GQG Partners, Pacific Current Group has appointed an acting chief executive.

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HMC Capital completes private credit acquisition

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HMC Capital has completed its acquisition of private credit fund manager Payton Capital as it seeks to take advantage of the burgeoning opportunity in the asset class.

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ETFs continue as ‘flavour of choice’ for advisers

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Demand for ETFs is only set to climb higher with over one-third of financial advisers planning to lift their ETF allocation in the next 12 months.

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ASIC makes first AFSL action of FY24–25

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ASIC has suspended the AFSL of a Sydney advice firm, the first action it has taken in the new financial year.

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