Q3 sees plenty of ASIC bans and court action

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The last three months have seen at least three high-profile court cases involving adviser misconduct, keeping the corporate regulator on its toes to wrap up a busy quarter.

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Could banks move into the retirement space?

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EY believes there is a benefit for banks in returning to the wealth space and developing decumulation products for consumers entering retirement.

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ASIC prosecution referrals plunge by half since 2019

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The Senate economics reference committee has shared data from the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions on the number of prosecutions referred to it by ASIC in the last financial year.

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Why are fund managers reluctant to discuss Voice referendum?

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Growing public sentiment has seen Australia’s corporate world and super funds venture into conversations around the Voice to Parliament, but it appears fund managers are more reluctant to reveal their stance.

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RBA's Bullock makes first rate decision

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In her first meeting as RBA governor, Michele Bullock has made the monetary policy decision on the monthly cash rate.

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Government releases $3m super tax reform draft legislation

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The Federal Government has released exposure draft legislation towards doubling the concessional tax rate for super balances exceeding $3 million.

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The biggest people moves of Q3

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Money Management collates the biggest hires and exits in the financial services space of the last three months.

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First QAR draft legislation just weeks away: Jones

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Draft legislation on the first stream of the Quality of Advice Review reforms is expected to be released 'within weeks', according to Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones.

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Record exam results boost adviser growth

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Following a 73 per cent pass rate in the August financial adviser exam, the highest since ASIC took over its administration, a high number of new entrants have joined the advice industry this week, according to Wealth Data.

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Which platforms saw double-digit FUM rises in FY23?

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While retail market leaders like Insignia had moderate increases, there were at least five platforms with significant rises in the last financial year, including BT’s $35 billion worth of business transitioning to Mercer.

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