Will UGC cause the next CSLR advice levy increase?

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AFCA is considering whether complaints against advice licensee United Global Capital, which saw its AFSL cancelled this week, will be covered by the CSLR and how many complaints it has received already.

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When does an investigation start for AFSLs?

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Compliance firm Cowell Clarke has shared information on how licensees should investigate a possible reportable situation at their firm and when to tell the regulator.

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‘Unnecessary’ for ASIC to interview Dixon advisers

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ASIC has confirmed it was “unnecessary” for the regulator to intensively interview Dixon Advisory advisers about the problems at the firm.

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BlackRock broadens managed account offering

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BlackRock Australia has expanded its managed account suite with new active multi-asset model portfolios, providing investors with diversified exposure to a range of asset classes.

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JPMAM launches global equity premium ETF

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JP Morgan Asset Management has listed its latest ETF product which seeks to generate a consistent annualised income of 7-9 per cent for Australian investors.

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Relative Return: A golden opportunity for investors

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In this episode of Relative Return, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic chats with Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist at State Street Global Advisors, to discuss gold’s role as a diversifier in portfolios.

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How to prevent young adviser exodus

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Two advice professionals have discussed why three-quarters of advisers looking to leave the industry in the next 12 months are under 40, and what can be done.

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AFCA reports ‘disappointing’ 9% rise in FY24 complaints

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The 2023–24 financial year saw over 105,000 financial complaints filed to AFCA, with its chief ombudsman expressing disappointment in the 9 per cent year-on-year rise.

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Women in Finance Summit 2024 launches

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After a successful inaugural event last year, the Women in Finance Summit is returning in 2024 with more business insights and networking opportunities.

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