Verdict in for AMP BOLR class action settlement

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The decision whether to proceed with a $100 million settlement for members of the buyer of last resort class action against AMP has been decided in the Federal Court.

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Charting the Semiconductor Industry's Next Decade of Growth

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ASIC exam pass mark falls to 2022 lows

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ASIC has released the percentage of candidates who passed its August financial advice exam, with the volume dropping to the lowest since November 2022.

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How can advisers mitigate wealth transfer concerns?

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Clients are exhibiting multiple concerns on the intergenerational wealth transfer, making it imperative for advisers to address these fears through comprehensive strategies, Adviser Ratings explores.

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ASIC outlines AFSL guidance on qualification checks

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ASIC has identified three situations where it may be difficult for a licensee to assess an adviser’s qualifications and provided case studies of how they should be tackled, as it undergoes a crackdown on FAR reporting.

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Are active ETFs the next growth pathway?

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Vanguard and State Street have debated active ETFs, and whether they are the next vehicle for growth, or forever in the shadow of index-tracking funds.

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Magellan fund conversion adds to $0.7bn August outflows

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The conversion of the Magellan Global Fund units has contributed to $0.7 billion in outflows for the fund manager in August.

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Melbourne adviser sentenced for dishonest SMSF conduct

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A former Melbourne financial planner, Bradley Grimm, has been sentenced for dishonest conduct regarding the transfer of self-managed super fund assets.

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FSCP makes latest two determinations

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made its latest two determinations, one regarding possible breaches of conflicted remuneration and the second about non-compliance with CPD.

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The true value of advice to a client

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Financial advisers have added at least 5.7 per cent in value to their clients over the past year, according to Russell Investments, and the firm has shared recommendations on how further value can be added.

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