The smaller players shaking up financial planning software

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Focusing on providing a quality and effortless service to financial advisers is a priority for smaller software providers, rather than trying to compete with market leaders, as advisers look for alternative options.

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Shadow government appoints financial services minister

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The shadow government has appointed a minister for financial services following the departure of Stuart Roberts last May, plus a new role for Senator Andrew Bragg.

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Finalists unveiled at first-ever Australian Wealth Management Awards

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Over 260 finalists have qualified for the inaugural Australian Wealth Management Awards 2024. Money Management invites them to lodge their submissions.

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Court rules on licensee’s conflicted remuneration case

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The Federal Court has ruled financial advice licensee RM Capital failed to take reasonable steps to prev

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What makes a successful advice practice?

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The head of one of Australia’s largest licensees has shared the top characteristics that he looks for in creating a successful advice practice as more and more firms provide multidisciplinary offerings.

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Centuria appoints advice COO to distribution role

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Real estate fund manager Centuria Capital has made two distribution appointments, including the former chief operating officer of a national advice firm.

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Stretched environment limiting ability for BDM/PDMs to add value

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Business and practice development managers believe they are stretched too thin in working with high volumes of financial advisers and are dissatisfied with their roles and ability to deliver value.

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Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley announces retirement

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Vanguard has announced its international chief executive, Tim Buckley, will retire by year-end while chief investment officer Greg Davis has been promoted to president.

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Fidelity appoints president as Richards steps back

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Global investment manager Fidelity International has appointed a new president to take over from Anne Richards, who will move into a vice chair role.

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Blackwattle looks to Antipodes for global equity launch

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Blackwattle has appointed former Antipodes founding partner and portfolio manager, Sunny Bangia, and three former colleagues to launch its first global equity fund.

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