Count-Diverger deal reaches next stage ahead of February completion

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The proposed merger between Diverger and Count has reached the next stage of its proceedings ahead of an expected February completion date.

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ATO offers guidance on deductibility of advice fees

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The Australian Taxation Office has provided updated rules on the tax deductibility of financial advice fees.

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Former AMPFP adviser banned for five years

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A former AMP Financial Planning adviser from Newcastle has been banned for five years after failing to manage conflicts of interest.

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Sequoia makes $2m acquisition

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Sequoia has made a $2 million acquisition as it expands its product offering to deliver professional services to advisers.

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The super trustees receiving millions in remuneration

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Some 16 super RSEs are paying over $1 million to their board of trustees, according to latest APRA data.

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ETF market bounces back after a two-month decline

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Conversions from unlisted to active ETFs have accounted for half of the monthly ETF growth in November, driving an AUM of nearly $170 billion and marking a departure from previous monthly declines.

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SMSF Association welcomes new board member

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Christine Franks has been appointed to the SMSF Association’s board as its governance expert in replacement of a former board member.

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Financial advisers strengthen ties with accountants

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With a move towards servicing high-net-worth investors who are seeking a professional network, accountants and financial planners are working closer than ever before and presenting possible merger opportunities.

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Link adds to board as focus turns to RSS division

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Former OneVue chair, Gail Pemberton, has been appointed to the group of Link Group as the firm turns its focus to its Retirement and Superannuation Solutions division.

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Scaled advice model leads to second FSCP prohibition order

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The FSCP has issued a registration prohibition order against a financial adviser until 2025 for misleading a client through a scaled advice model that excluded an SMSF investment, its second in a week.

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