Jones commits to passing QAR within a year

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Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has said he did not expect backlash to changes around advice fee deduction and believes the second tranche will have greater impact, committing to enact it by May 2025.

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Are accountants and teachers a solution for advice shortage?

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Career changers, such as accountants and teachers, are a valuable demographic for potential advisers as industry commentators say adviser numbers are “not touching the sides” of consumer demand.

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AFSL cancellations hit double digits with Qld advice firm

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ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of a Gold Coast advice firm, its 10th AFSL cancellation since the start of the year with the majority being advice firms.

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Vanguard appoints CEO from rival passive player

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Global investment giant Vanguard has appointed a new global CEO to replace Tim Buckley who steps down after more than 30 years with the business.

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Are financial advisers ‘at risk’ from AI disruption?

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Financial adviser has been identified as a job that is at “high risk from AI disruption”, but industry commentators say such technologies will enhance their role, rather than replace them.

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Government flags $10m provision for ASIC greenwashing enforcement

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The latest budget papers have outlined a $10 million provision for ASIC greenwashing enforcement activity as well as funds for a sustainable labelling regime to be partially met by industry levies.

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Iress investigation finds breach affected OneVue

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Iress’ investigation of a cyber breach that occurred last weekend has found it affected its OneVue production environment which contains client data.

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Taking an active approach to credit investment

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Rather than taking a set-and-forget approach to credit investing, this investment specialist sheds light on why it is time for active management in the asset class.

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Cash weightings drop to 3-year low as allocators switch to bonds

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The latest monthly Bank of America global fund manager survey has found investors are starting to shift cash into bonds as cash allocations reach a three-year low.

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Chalmers hands down 2024–25 budget

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, outlining the government’s macroeconomic forecasts and changes to superannuation.

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