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‘Back in black’: New entrants turn YTD adviser numbers positive

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Financial adviser numbers are “back in black” for the year to date, thanks to 50 new entrants joining the industry over the last four weeks.

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Fidante closes Aussie small-caps affiliate

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Fidante affiliate NovaPort Capital has announced the closure of its small cap and micro-cap funds, citing expected declining flows.

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Relative Return: What can we learn from behavioural finance?

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In this episode of Relative Return, host Laura Dew speaks with Steve Johnson, founder and CIO at Forager Funds Management, about the impact of human psychology on investing and whether fund managers can ever beat algorithms.

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Over 1 in 10 Aussies plan to pass down $1m and more

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Australia’s looming intergenerational wealth transfer remains a crucial opportunity for financial advisers, with 14 per cent of consumers looking to transfer $1 million or more.

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Count equity firm makes Qld acquisition

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An equity partner firm of Count has purchased a Brisbane-based accounting business for nearly $1 million, as Count drives forward its inorganic growth momentum.

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Sequoia calls in Takeovers Panel over shareholder dispute

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Sequoia has applied to the Takeovers Panel regarding alleged unethical practice by a group of
shareholders seeking to oust its chief executive.

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Jones commits to passing QAR within a year

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Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has said he did not expect backlash to changes around advice fee deduction and believes the second tranche will have greater impact, committing to enact it by May 2025.

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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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