What to expect in the 2024 adviser exams

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The regulator has provided example questions of what the next batch of candidates sitting on 26 March can expect to see, following regulatory changes to its structure.

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‘No time like the present’ for WA firm’s national expansion

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Perth-based financial advice firm The Wealth Designers is looking to ‘seize the opportunity’ of national expansion across Australia, as the firm looks to open new offices across the country in 2024.

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How much did Melissa Caddick’s enforcement action cost the advice sector?

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The actions of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick have resulted in heavy costs for the financial advice subsector, as the FAAA calls for costs of the enforcement action against unlicensed operators to be borne by the whole financial services industry.

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Victorian advice firm rebrands with new operating model

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Dirigere Advisory, a Victorian boutique financial advice licensee, has relaunched with a new operating model that aims to better meet the needs of its advisers, including equity participation and improved pricing model.

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Sustainable funds in ANZ region buck first global outflows

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Sustainable funds in Australia and New Zealand saw US$567 million in inflows in the last quarter, according to Morningstar, but political concerns in the US meant global funds recorded their first-ever quarterly outflows.

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JPMAM signs MOU with NZ investment advisory firm

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JP Morgan Asset Management has announced a strategic partnership with wealth investment firm Craigs Investment Partners.

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Netwealth sees boost as ‘elevated outflows’ moderate

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Initiatives taken by Netwealth to stem outflows earlier in the year have helped the firm in the last quarter as December saw its highest inflows in 10 months.

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Is self-licensing right for your business?

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There may be a trend for advisers opting to set up their own licence, but those contemplating the change have been warned it is not necessarily the right path for every adviser.

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Perpetual reflects on $4.3bn outflows in ‘difficult quarter’

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Perpetual saw $4.3 billion in outflows from its asset management division in the last quarter to 31 December, but market movement meant overall AUM increased.

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Future Fund chair appointed to replace Costello

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The $211 billion Future Fund has appointed a new chair to replace Peter Costello, who will step down next month after 14 years.

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