Demand for associate advisers rise but grads left behind

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A recruiter’s overview of adviser demand for Q3 2023 indicates limited roles for graduates with the industry pivoting more to re-adopt the associate adviser role.

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Expect fewer RBA rate decisions from 2024

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The number of rate decisions per year will reduce in 2024 under sweeping reforms following an independent review of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Sequoia expands with $3.1m acquisition

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Sequoia has agreed to acquire two advice firms for $3.15 million, expected to complete by the end of this month.

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The super merger buzz in 1H23

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With mergers and consolidation activity at a record high for Australia’s superannuation industry, Money Management rounds up the merger talk in the first half of 2023.

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5 takeaways from a year of adviser movements

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Money Management has collated five key takeaways from the Wealth Data weekly adviser movements over the last 12 months including the biggest month for departures and stats on new entrants.

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Asset manager M&A on the rise: PwC

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Driven by the desire to access new segments, build market share, and diversify product offerings, there is a resurgence in M&A and partnerships among asset managers, according to a global survey.

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Financial advice noted as ‘ripest fruit’ for regulatory reform

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The regulation of financial advice is one of the highest priorities for the Australian Law Reform Commission as it looks to revamp financial services legislation.

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