FPA voices reservations about proposed CSLR and FAR legislation

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While acknowledging the importance of an effective compensation scheme, the Financial Planning Association of Australia has highlighted concerns around the legislation introduced into Parliament.

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Govt launches consultation on MIS regulatory framework

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The Government has announced it will launch a consultation into the regulatory framework for managed inv

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Geopolitical fears cause reversal of 20-year trend

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Geopolitical fears are forcing countries to reverse a 20-year global trend and seek self-reliance rather than rely too heavily on China, according to Man GLG fund manager Andrew Swan.

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Generation Life enhances advisers’ estate planning options

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Generation Life has revealed investment bond upgrades as well as enhanced features of its LifeBuilder, C

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How 2023’s ‘low growth environment’ could affect small caps

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Yarra Capital Management’s Katie Hudson has shared her thoughts on the outlook for small caps in 2023 and what surprised people most this reporting season.

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RBA’s Lowe hints at rate hike pause

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It may soon be appropriate for interest rates to "stop for a while", RBA governor Phil Lowe has said, amid mounting evidence of an economic slowdown.

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Progress made on CSLR development

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The implementation of a Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) has moved closer after the Bill was in

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Policy and advocacy head departs FPA

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Benjamin Marshan, general manager for policy and advocacy at the FPA, is to leave after seven years ahead of its merger with AFA with a replacement appointed in the interim.

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What are female clients asking advisers?

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On International Women’s Day, BT has shared the top queries advisers receive from their female clients over the past 12 months and the financial issues concerning them.

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Australian women trump APAC peers in financial confidence

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Research from Fidelity has found Australian women are more confident in managing their money but more concerned about the gender pay gap and rising costs.

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