Former AMP adviser makes call to arms over BOLR settlement

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A former AMP financial adviser has urged advisers in the BOLR class action against AMP to object to the “unfair and unreasonable” $100 million settlement sum as the objection deadline approaches on 22 May.

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Will ETF usage kill advice?

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The popularity of ETFs, which are approaching $200 billion in Australia, is a potential threat to the advice landscape if consumers opt to invest directly, according to this senior partner.

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Two Victorian advice firms complete merger

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Two Victoria-based financial advice practices have merged and rebranded as Forbes Fava Saville Financial Planning, as the firm realises the benefits of added scale.

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Relative Return: The appeal of global private credit

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FSCP issues reprimand over SOA failings

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made its latest ruling over a case involving an incorrect Statement of Advice.

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LGT Crestone launches diversified alternatives fund

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The wealth management firm has unveiled a new fund in partnership with PG3 AG and investment specialist Longreach Alternatives, describing the investment solution as an “alternative” to traditional alternatives.

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GQG completes M&A to form Private Capital Solutions division

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GQG Partners has completed the acquisition of the minority interests held by Pacific Current Group in three affiliates which will form its new Private Capital Solutions division.

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Will advice firms take on workplace visas to ease shortage?

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The FAAA has suggested looking offshore for overseas financial advisers to ease the adviser shortage, but are employers willing to take on the burden of workplace visas?

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‘No free lunch’ for advisers in alternatives

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There may be a huge influx of alternatives coming to the market, but timing and access difficulties mean advisers can easily end up disappointed with their selection, according to Morningstar global CIO Dan Kemp.

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Iress refutes alleged ‘threat actor’ statements over cyber incident

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Iress has issued an update denying the validity of “certain statements” made by an alleged threat actor, following a cyber incident last weekend.

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