Consultation opens on super performance test design

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opened a consultation into the design of the annual superannuation performance test, canvassing views on a range of reform options.

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Salaries taking up almost half of advice firm revenues

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Advice practices say salaries are taking up almost half of their revenue as the battle for talent heats up in an environment of adviser shortage, according to Business Health and the FAAA.

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How much would unadvised Aussies pay for advice?

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Investment Trends has uncovered the amount of money unadvised Australians are prepared to pay for financial advice, with 1.3 million individuals planning to see an adviser in the next two years.

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Cash is king for practice buyers

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Almost half of financial services businesses are being sold for cash with sales of up to $8 million, significantly reducing the time taken for parties to transact.

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Platinum reports largest net outflows for six months

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Hot on the heels of announcing its turnaround strategy, Platinum Asset Management has shared its latest fund under management figures, reporting its largest outflows for six months.

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Women in Finance Podcast: Building a brand that lasts

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There are so many amazingly successful women in the finance industry, but only a small number have a strong bran

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Calastone appoints former Bravura CEO for tech role

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Former Bravura chief executive, Nicholas Parsons, has taken up a new role at funds network Calastone as it looks to bring a digital investment strategy to market.

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How advice firms can better support female advisers

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An award-winning female adviser has shared how advice firms can better support their female staff and make the workplace a more accommodating environment, as only a small percentage of financial advisers are female.

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