The winding road ahead for digital advice

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Whilst digitally-enhanced advice seems inevitable following the final QOA report, industry members still debate the extent of its effectiveness.

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BOQ updates on CEO search

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Bank of Queensland has provided an update for shareholders on its search for a chief executive following the surprise departure of George Frazis last November.

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CountPlus to hold vote on name change

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CountPlus has announced it will hold an extraordinary general meeting to vote on a name change for the business.

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UBS AM appoints APAC fixed income head

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The asset manager has announced Shamaila Khan will take up the role in early April after more than 10 years at AllianceBernstein.

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Perth advice practice pleads guilty to dishonest conduct

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A Perth financial planning firm has pleaded guilty to three charges of dishonest conduct by falsifying information on client insurance forms.

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ASIC releases Feb exam results

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ASIC has released the pass data for candidates who sat the February financial advice exam.

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Former ASIC commissioner takes up board role at Cboe

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Former ASIC commissioner, Cathie Armour, has taken up a board role at Cboe, her first since departing the regulator last year, as director David Trude departs after 11 years.

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What’s the appetite for office REITs in 2023?

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While REITs are well positioned for an environment of elevated inflation and low growth, office spaces could face double headwinds with rate hikes and the adoption of hybrid work.

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Advice fintech CEO to depart

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The chief executive of an advice financial technology firm is to step down after two years.

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Magellan warns of potential ‘black swan’ event

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Magellan has warned a black swan event ‘cannot be ruled out’ given the current banking crisis but reassured investors in its $7.2 billion Global fund that it has minimal banking exposure.

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