Micro-AFSLs claim market share from largest players

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Growth in micro-AFSLs has taken a hit to the largest players with Insignia and AMP both seeing a drop in their market share as a result.

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Insignia earnings slide, FUMA thins

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The wealth management firm has seen downturns in advice, platforms and asset management, which chief executive, Renato Mota, has attributed to the group's ongoing simplification strategy and negative market movements.

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Australia’s national gender pay gap reaches record low

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The Australian Workplace Gender Equality Agency has revealed the new national gender pay gap for 2023, which is now the lowest on record.

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ASIC confirms talks with Treasury on QOA Review

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ASIC Commissioner Danielle Press confirmed the regulator has been in touch with Treasury on how differing ‘reasonable minds’ could agree on a common ground in Levy’s recommendations.

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AET acquisition helps Equity Trustees profit in 1H23

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Underlying net profit after tax at Equity Trustees was $13 million for the first half of the financial year as the company beds in the acquisition of Australian Executor Trustees.

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E&P updates on impact of DASS failure

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Expenses incurred by responding to the failure of Dixon Advisory and Superannuation Services has caused total revenue at E&P Financial Group to decline by 15%.

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Which platform has taken the top spot?

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The annual platform report from Investment Trends has shared which platform has taken the top spot for overall functionality this year.

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WT Financial reports 1H23 earnings boost

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The financial services firm has posted a 55% increase in operating profit after 'streamlining and integrating' its acquisition strategy.

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BetaShares slashes fees on Aussie equity ETF

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BetaShares has cut the management fee on its $2.6 billion Australia 200 exchange traded fund (ETF) to 0.

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Third individual charged in relation to Courtenay House misconduct

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David Sipina has been charged with criminal offences relating to alleged misconduct at the Courtenay House group of companies.

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