Qld adviser banned for three years

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ASIC has banned a Queensland adviser for three years for adopting a ‘layered advice’ strategy with clients.

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Aussie equity ETF demand spurs Feb growth

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The Australian ETF industry’s FUM increased by $1.3 billion in February with investors opting for ETFs focused on domestic equities.

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2023 to be year of marked ESG shift: RIAA

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ESG investing will swing from a “nice to have” to a must-have this year as the Government pursues a regulatory approach, the association said.

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Morningstar announces managed accounts range

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The portfolios would give advisers access to highly-rated managed funds and ETFs across a suite of six risk profiles.

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Should MIS review single out property schemes?

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A financial services lawyer has raised questions about the managed investment scheme review focusing so heavily on the real estate asset class.

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Australian Ethical announces senior leadership appointments

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The ethical investment manager has welcomed a chief investment officer, a deputy chief investment officer, and head of impact and ethics.

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Benjamin Marshan to join CALI executive team

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The former policy and advocacy head at the FPA has announced he will be joining the Council of Australian Life Insurers' executive team.

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Munro benefits from controversial Ozempic use

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Off-label usage of a controversial diabetes drug has been beneficial for Munro Partners’ Global Growth fund with the firm expecting this type of medication to become the next “blockbuster drug”.

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Fed rescues depositors amid fears of SVB 'contagion'

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The Federal Reserve has stepped in to guarantee deposits impacted by the second largest banking collapse in US history, which has rattled financial markets.

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Australian women lag behind European peers in managing their money

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A survey of 18 global markets has found Australian women are more likely to seek help to manage their money than those in Germany, Great Britain, and the US.

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