ASIC puts licensees on notice over super performance oversight

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ASIC has issued a warning to advisers and their licensees after identifying deficiencies in their oversight of Choice super performance.

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AMP BOLR victims see another delay to settlement

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The AMP buyer of last resort proceedings have hit another delay after a case management hearing in the Federal Court to approve the $100 million settlement was postponed.

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Count forecasts limited advisers as pipeline for future business growth

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Count chief executive, Hugh Humphrey, believes limited advisers providing advice at super funds and banks will benefit the firm’s business model by creating a new breed of advisers looking to set up on their own.

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Global X appoints US CEO to grow market position

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Global X has appointed a new chief executive from Goldman Sachs Asset Management as it seeks to be a “clear-cut leader” in the ETF space.

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Iress’ Price admits clients re-evaluated Xplan usage

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Iress chief executive Marcus Price has admitted the firm has seen clients re-evaluate their usage of Xplan and detailed future changes, as advisers complain the technology is “slow and clunky”.

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LGT Crestone appoints adviser to cater for SA HNW market

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Wealth management firm LGT Crestone has appointed an investment adviser to its Adelaide office as the firm focuses on the evolving high-net-worth market in the state.

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Prime Financial targets highest growth in 25-year history

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The firm reported a “tremendous” 38 per cent revenue growth in its wealth management division for 1H24, as it strives towards its $100 million revenue target by FY30.

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Iress reports $137m loss in ‘challenging’ year

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Iress has reported a statutory NPAT loss of $137 million in 2023 compared to a profit of $52.7 million in the previous year.

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New advisers drive 25% FUA growth at Netwealth

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In its half-yearly results, Netwealth’s FUA has risen to $78 billion with net inflows of $9.5 billion, largely underpinned by a new cohort of financial advisers adopting the platform.

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Jacobsen to depart following Count-Diverger merger

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Diverger managing director, Nathan Jacobsen, is expected to depart once the firm merges with Count next month.

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