Magellan’s head of research joins Antipodes

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Vihari Ross, who was responsible for leading Magellan’s 30-person global research team, has moved to Antipodes as a portfolio manager.

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Exelsuper enters managed accounts partnership with Activus

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The firm has announced a partnership with Activus Investment Advisors to establish a suite of branded managed portfolios on the Macquarie Wrap platform.

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ClearView enhances life insurance options

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The listed financial services company has released numerous enhancements to its ClearChoice life insurance product range.

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A deep dive into the adviser exam pass rate

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Money Management takes a closer look at the financial adviser exam and how this year’s exam results have differed from previous ones.

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The winding road ahead for digital advice

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Whilst digitally-enhanced advice seems inevitable following the final QOA report, industry members still debate the extent of its effectiveness.

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BOQ updates on CEO search

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Bank of Queensland has provided an update for shareholders on its search for a chief executive following the surprise departure of George Frazis last November.

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CountPlus to hold vote on name change

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CountPlus has announced it will hold an extraordinary general meeting to vote on a name change for the business.

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UBS AM appoints APAC fixed income head

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The asset manager has announced Shamaila Khan will take up the role in early April after more than 10 years at AllianceBernstein.

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Perth advice practice pleads guilty to dishonest conduct

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A Perth financial planning firm has pleaded guilty to three charges of dishonest conduct by falsifying information on client insurance forms.

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ASIC releases Feb exam results

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ASIC has released the pass data for candidates who sat the February financial advice exam.

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