How Magellan plans to regain advisers’ favour

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Magellan chief executive, David George, has sent a message to advisers that they are a key client base for the firm while discussing how M&A could help to reach its $100 billion FUM target.

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Iress sells off managed funds business

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The firm has entered an agreement with SS&C to divest its managed funds administration business for $52 million with the deal expected to close in Q3 FY23 as it details its half-year results.

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Financial advisers gain recognition as a profession from ABS

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The statistical agency has officially recognised the financial advice profession by using the occupational terms 'financial adviser/financial planner' as a result of the FAAA advocacy.

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Profits halve at Magellan, new chair appointed

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Net profit after tax at Magellan has declined by 52 per cent as it releases its FY22-23 results, its first in a five-year transformation strategy, and makes several people moves.

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Micro-AFSLs v large licensees: who leads the way?

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There are 300 more micro-AFSLs this year than in 2019, but the majority of advisers still work at large licensees with more than 100 advisers.

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Why firms need to scratch the surface of their AI investments

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The optimism behind this disruptive technology has driven markets to record highs, but experts warn there are ESG risks and considerations that can be overlooked.

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ASIC loses court bid to CommBank, Colonial First State

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The regulator failed to overturn a Federal Court finding that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Colonial First State did not receive “conflicted remuneration” benefits under a superannuation agreement.

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First-ever Women in Finance Summit launches

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Momentum Media is proud to launch its inaugural Women in Finance Summit, aimed at supporting and connecting leading female business owners in the financial services space.

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Client book no longer a barrier to advice recruitment

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With the advice industry experiencing a loss of advisers, holding a solid client book is no longer a requirement as many firms may already have existing clients but lack sufficient advisers.

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Clime announces new strategic alliance

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Madison Financial Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clime, has formed a strategic alliance with Practice Development Group, bringing combined FUA to $8 billion through 130 advisers.

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