Global advice group sees assets frozen by Federal Court

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A global advisory firm has been ordered by the Federal Court to freeze its funds and assets for failing to lodge financial statements.

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Sequoia leads adviser growth for October

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Sequoia Financial Group has welcomed an additional five financial advisers to its ranks, reporting positive adviser growth in three out of four weeks this month, according to Wealth Data.

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Former Ord Minnett adviser embroiled in client solicitation dispute

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A former Ord Minnett financial adviser, who is being sued by the firm, has been temporarily banned from contacting her former clients after it was found 17 clients moved over to her new employer.

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Dixon Advisory’s $7.2m penalty unlikely to ever be paid: ASIC

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Appearing at Senate estimates, ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court has claimed the $7.2 million penalty issued to Dixon Advisory was made to send a “deterrent message” as the fine is unlikely to ever be paid.

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Winners of the 10th Super Fund of the Year Awards revealed

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There were over 20 winners at the 2023 Super Fund of the Year Awards, including the recipient of the prestigious Fund of the Year Award.

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What’s next for Magellan after George’s departure?

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The departure of CEO and MD David George is yet another turbulent move for Magellan, coming just weeks after the company celebrated completing its board renewal process.

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Magellan CEO David George to immediately depart

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Magellan Financial Group’s CEO and managing director, David George, has stepped down from the asset manager, effective today, after just over a year in the role.

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Inappropriate advice complaints to AFCA jump 589%

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Two investment firms have made up almost half of investment and advice complaints as AFCA reports a rise of 589 per cent in complaints about inappropriate advice during FY2022–23.

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HUB24 names new chair as Higgins retires

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HUB24 chair and non-executive director, Bruce Higgins, is to step down from the board after 11 years and the platform has named his replacement.

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WT Financial optimistic of advice demand as NPAT doubles

WT Financial believes the “supply-demand equation” is weighted firmly in favour of advisers as it reports its net profit after tax more than doubled in FY2022–23.

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