WT Financial announces joint venture with US player

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Advice licensee WT Financial has announced a 50/50 joint venture with the Australian subsidiary of a US financial advice investor.

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How wealth managers are looking to grow AUM

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Wealth managers will need to reach aggressive short-term goals to grow their assets under management, according to Natixis Investment Managers, but Asia-Pacific has the lowest expectations on their future growth.

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So long, farewell: Why do clients leave their financial adviser?

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Netwealth research has uncovered the top reasons why advised clients stop seeing their financial adviser, despite clients’ perception of value growing over time.

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The cost of indecision: M&A deals see rise in reverse break clauses

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With increased M&A taking place in financial services, law firm Ashurst is witnessing an increase in expensive reverse break clauses to ensure deals proceed successfully.

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Former GQG wholesale director joins private equity firm

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GQG’s former director of wholesale markets has taken up a new role leading private wealth at a global investment company.

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AFSLs urged to address cyber security vulnerabilities

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With ASIC suing FIIG Securities for alleged failures in its cyber security measures earlier this month, two firms have urged AFSLs to stay vigilant against ongoing cyber threats.

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What to know before going bespoke with managed accounts

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With a rising number of licensees opting for bespoke managed accounts, a panel of experts has shared what firms need to know before going down the custom route.

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Qld adviser receives 5-year ban

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ASIC has banned a Queensland adviser from providing financial services for five years after failing to provide appropriate advice that was in the best interest of his clients.

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Adviser numbers break 10-week growth streak

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The financial advice industry has seen a net loss after 10 consecutive weeks of net growth in adviser numbers, according to Wealth Data.

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Licensees reluctant to hold crypto on APLs

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Only 11 per cent of financial advice practices have said they are including crypto products on their approved products lists, according to CoreData.

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