ASIC takes latest greenwashing action against asset manager

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ASIC has taken action against an asset manager for alleged greenwashing around false and misleading statements about a carbon emission exclusion screen.

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ASIC pushes back first 2024 adviser exam

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Candidates looking to sit the financial adviser exam next year will have a longer wait as ASIC pushes back the first sitting date in order to make amendments to the exam's delivery and accessibility.

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Insignia-licensed advice firm joins Count’s AFSL

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Critique Private Clients, a Sydney-based advisory business, has switched from an Insignia-owned licensee to Count’s Australian financial services licence network.

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Government’s $3m super cap ‘top of mind’ for advisers

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The incoming tax increase for clients with superannuation balances exceeding $3 million will remain a key topic for financial advisers and their clients in 2024, according to BT.

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Link Group receives $2.1bn takeover bid

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Link Group is the target of an acquisition bid by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation as the firm seeks greater access to Australia’s superannuation funds.

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Natixis IM appoints global chief executive

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Philippe Setbon has been named to lead Natixis Investment Managers as its next global chief executive, taking over from outgoing CEO Tim Ryan.

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Former Brisbane adviser charged with misleading ASIC

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A former Brisbane financial adviser, who was permanently banned by ASIC in April, has appeared in court charged with two counts of providing false or misleading information to the regulator.

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Market volatility to carve out winners and losers: Zenith

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Zenith Investment Partners’ Steven Tang has identified which asset classes will provide opportunities for active stock selection as recession fears and share market volatility grow.

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A year of M&A for licensees

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2023 has been a year of mergers and acquisitions for licensees as firms take advantage of the improved landscape for financial advisers.

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Munro Partners sees its patience rewarded in performance

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Delayed gratification from companies which had produced strong results in October provided sharp share price rises for the Munro Global Growth Fund last month.

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