Are accountants and teachers a solution for advice shortage?

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Career changers, such as accountants and teachers, are a valuable demographic for potential advisers as industry commentators say adviser numbers are “not touching the sides” of consumer demand.

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AFSL cancellations hit double digits with Qld advice firm

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ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of a Gold Coast advice firm, its 10th AFSL cancellation since the start of the year with the majority being advice firms.

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Vanguard appoints CEO from rival passive player

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Global investment giant Vanguard has appointed a new global CEO to replace Tim Buckley who steps down after more than 30 years with the business.

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Are financial advisers ‘at risk’ from AI disruption?

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Financial adviser has been identified as a job that is at “high risk from AI disruption”, but industry commentators say such technologies will enhance their role, rather than replace them.

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Government flags $10m provision for ASIC greenwashing enforcement

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The latest budget papers have outlined a $10 million provision for ASIC greenwashing enforcement activity as well as funds for a sustainable labelling regime to be partially met by industry levies.

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Iress investigation finds breach affected OneVue

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Iress’ investigation of a cyber breach that occurred last weekend has found it affected its OneVue production environment which contains client data.

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Taking an active approach to credit investment

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Rather than taking a set-and-forget approach to credit investing, this investment specialist sheds light on why it is time for active management in the asset class.

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Cash weightings drop to 3-year low as allocators switch to bonds

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The latest monthly Bank of America global fund manager survey has found investors are starting to shift cash into bonds as cash allocations reach a three-year low.

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Chalmers hands down 2024–25 budget

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, outlining the government’s macroeconomic forecasts and changes to superannuation.

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How can advisers hyper-personalise their client offerings?

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Financial advisers and wealth managers need to exceed their clients’ desires for personalisation, a new EY report writes, and the requirements for this will vary between client segments.

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