Adviser numbers enter ‘period of decline’ after strong start

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After initial strong growth in the first few weeks of the year, there have now been five consecutive weeks of decline or no growth in adviser numbers, according to Wealth Data.

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Senator Jane Hume to speak at the Australian Wealth Management Summit 2024

Senator Jane Hume will join the speaker line-up at the inaugural Australian Wealth Management Summit.

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FSCP by numbers: Which issues are occurring most?

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There have been 16 outcomes issued by the Financial Services and Credit Panel since its launch in 2023, which issues or breaches are frequently occurring?

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Relative Return: Making private credit accessible to retail investors

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In this episode, host Keith Ford speaks with Frank Danieli, managing director and head of credit investments and lending at MA Financial, about the evolving landscape of private credit in Australia.

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FAAA urges ATO to refine tax deductibility of advice fees

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The FAAA is calling on the ATO to refine its position on the tax deductibility of financial advice fees related to advice to clients with pre-existing investments.

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AMP North AUM reaches $14bn

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AMP North has reached $14 billion in assets under management in its managed portfolios, a 66 per cent annual increase.

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How to value a financial planning practice in 2024

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The demand for financial planning businesses for sale isn’t decreasing but firms need to know how to value their business to achieve the best price, writes Fiona Ettles.

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Morningstar to expand to superannuation ratings

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Morningstar is going to offer research ratings of funds in the $3.5 trillion superannuation sector for the first time in response to demand from financial advisers.

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SOAs flagged by FSCP for second time in a month

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The latest FSCP outcome has been issued for a problem relating to Statements of Advice, the second relating to this matter in a month.

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Platinum sticking to its guns on investment philosophy amid turnaround

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Platinum has acknowledged its returns have not met expectations of clients or advisers, but says its investment philosophy will remain unchanged in the face of the firm’s turnaround strategy.

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