AUSTRAC completes Bell Financial audit

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AUSTRAC has concluded its external audit of Bell Financial Group after more than a year and has released its verdict.

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E&P Financial appoints new CEO

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E&P Financial Group, parent of Dixon Advisory, has appointed a new chief executive as Peter Anderson steps down.

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Significant loss of 46 advisers marks end of FY2022–23

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Going into the end of the financial year, adviser movements remain disappointing with a large loss of 46 advisers for the week, according to Wealth Data.

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FAAA calls on government to re-enact levy freeze

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FAAA chief executive, Sarah Abood, has hit out at the 2022–23 ASIC levy estimate for advisers and called for the temporary freeze to be re-enacted.

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How much will advisers pay in the 2022–23 levy?

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ASIC has released the indicative levy for advisers in 2022–23 in its latest cost recovery implementation statement.

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FSCP puts SOA mistakes in the spotlight

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A relevant provider that used an inaccurate SOA to induce a client to switch superannuation funds is the subject of the Financial Services and Credit Panel’s latest complaint.

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OpenInvest CEO on being in the ‘right place at the right time’

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EXCLUSIVE Speaking to Money Management, Melbourne-based OpenInvest chief executive, Andrew Varlamos, believes the firm was in the ‘right place at the right time’ when it came to the uptake of online advice.

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10 ways ASIC’s industry funding model could change

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The government has made 10 recommendations on ASIC’s industry funding model following a Treasury review and confirmed the temporary levy relief for personal financial advisers will not be extended.

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What does a ‘fit-for-purpose’ SOA look like?

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Six industry experts have shared their views on what a ‘fit-for-purpose’ statement of advice document could look like as the government commits to consultation on a new document.

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Perth adviser permanently banned by ASIC

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A former Perth financial adviser has been permanently banned by ASIC after being sentenced in January for unauthorised client transactions.

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