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FRAA makes 5 recommendations for APRA

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The Financial Regulator Assessment Authority has released its review of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

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The 3 things missing from the QAR

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Three things are missing from the government’s formal response to the QAR, according to the FAAA’s Phil Anderson, while a panel has shared why they believe the QAR should help the profession return its focus to advice delivery.

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Platforms FUM falls below $1tn

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Wraps, platforms and master trusts FUM declined to $982.5 billion over the year to end of March 2023, although some market leaders like HUB24 and Netwealth experienced double-digit growth.

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When will the QAR progress to Parliament?

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The FAAA’s Phil Anderson has shed light on when advisers could see any update from the government on the progression of the Quality of Advice Review changes.

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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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