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GBST acquires fintech solution WealthConnect

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The financial software provider has announced its acquisition of WealthConnect, a digital advice practice management and CRM system.

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Iress unveils improved remuneration structure following shareholder criticism

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Iress has outlined how it will move to a performance-based remuneration model following feedback that its previous structure was not aligned with shareholder returns.

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Purposeful planning key to retirement confidence: Vanguard

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Vanguard research has revealed that Australians who seek advice and have a clear retirement plan have the highest levels of confidence about their future.

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SIAA calls for prompt enactment of experience pathway

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The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association has thrown its support behind the experience pathway, arguing its members would rather quit than study for unnecessary financial planning qualifications.

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Relative Return: Calling out the BS in ESG

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In this week’s episode, Infinity Asset Management’s chief investment officer, Piers Bolger, shares his insights on BHP, Westpac, Afterpay, managed accounts and the marketing spin surrounding the ESG movement.

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Magellan Australian equity FUM falls by a quarter

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Australian equities have fallen dramatically for the second consecutive month at Magellan, falling by 25 per cent in April.

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Where are funds going wrong under DDO?

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ASIC has outlined the most common mistakes made by funds when creating their target market determinations as well as how many products have been withdrawn from the market for design and distribution issues.

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First finfluencer sentenced for market manipulation

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The first person to be convicted of a ‘pump and dump’ scheme, Gabriel Govinda, has been sentenced and fined after pleading guilty to charges of share manipulation and illegal dissemination of information.

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Levy missed a trick to rebuild a dynamic profession

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As the industry awaits government action on Michelle Levy’s recommendations, one big question looms: Why are so few Australians getting financial advice?

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HUB24 urges action on QAR as it acquires myprosperity

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The Quality of Advice Review needs to be enacted “urgently” to allow the industry to rebuild, according to HUB24’s chief executive, Andrew Alcock, as the firm acquires client portal myprosperity.

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