FSC appoints deputy chair

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The Financial Services Council has appointed a new deputy chair for its board.

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How AFSLs can reduce advisers' compliance frustrations

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ASIC chair Joe Longo has told compliance professionals they need an “attitude of compliance” beyond written policies, how can AFSLs achieve this without alienating their advisers?

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Seeking feedback to boost client retention

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With only one-quarter of advice practices actively seeking feedback from clients, the Financial Advice Association Australia has emphasised why this is a critical tool for client retention.

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Uranium Supply Approaches a Tipping Point

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Exploring the areas where AFSLs come unstuck

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As the government announces a public inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory, risk adviser Richard Silberman has detailed the three areas that typically lead to an AFSL's collapse.

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Should Platinum proceed with Regal merger?

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A potential acquisition of Platinum Asset Management by Regal Partners will be beneficial for the “challenged” fund manager, believes Morningstar, but it has warned fund management mergers don’t always run smoothly.

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Futureproofing an advice practice as a business owner

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With a growing number of advisers now running their own business, they need to pivot their career identity to being a business owner rather than just as a financial adviser if they want to futureproof their business.

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Finalists revealed for the first-ever Momentum Media Australian AI Awards 2024

Several wealth management companies have been selected as finalists at the inaugural awards, which champions those who have transformed the Australian economy with their AI solutions.

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Zenith continues managed account growth trajectory

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Zenith Investment Partners has launched a range of new managed account portfolios over the past quarter, including on Insignia Financial’s Expand platform.

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Iress completes launch of digital advice solution

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The financial services technology firm has officially launched its digital advice and education solution for superannuation funds and other industry players.

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