First-ever Women in Finance Summit launches

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Momentum Media is proud to launch its inaugural Women in Finance Summit, aimed at supporting and connecting leading female business owners in the financial services space.

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Client book no longer a barrier to advice recruitment

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With the advice industry experiencing a loss of advisers, holding a solid client book is no longer a requirement as many firms may already have existing clients but lack sufficient advisers.

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Clime announces new strategic alliance

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Madison Financial Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clime, has formed a strategic alliance with Practice Development Group, bringing combined FUA to $8 billion through 130 advisers.

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Will QAR drive greater paraplanner demand?

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The Quality of Advice Review may be hoping to reduce regulatory red tape but the need for temporary support staff and paraplanners is on the rise as more advisers opt for a micro-AFSL structure.

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RBA’s Lowe shares biggest regret of governor tenure

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RBA governor Philip Lowe has shared his biggest regret as governor as he prepares to step down next month after seven years.

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RBA pay causes staff dismay

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Staff at the RBA are in dispute with the central bank over working conditions and pay rises while its monetary policy board continues to hike interest rates.

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How AMP plans to stem advice losses

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AMP chief executive, Alexis George, has shared her thoughts on Insignia’s new ownership model and whether it will follow its footsteps as it expects $50 million in advice losses for FY23.

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Sydney adviser receives permanent ban and AFSL cancellation

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ASIC has permanently banned a Sydney financial adviser and cancelled the license of his business after he misappropriated investor funds.

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New head of platform strategy appointed at BT

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As Westpac retains the BT platform business, a senior member of staff has returned to the firm after departing last year to lead its platform strategy.

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FSCP hands down first ‘written reprimand’ around advice scoping

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Tackling issues around inappropriate scoping of advice, the Financial Services and Credit Panel has announced its first ‘written reprimand’.

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