A former Brisbane financial adviser has been charged with 26 counts of dishonest conduct regarding a failure to disclose he would receive substantial commission payments for investments.
Inefficient data processes and systems mean advisers are spending over half of their time on product implementation and administration at the expense of clients, according to research.
Investment executives say the benefits of real assets for client portfolios can “absolutely” outweigh the illiquidity risk, provided there is a good understanding of its risks and returns and of client goals.
With the regulator announcing its enforcement focus for 2025 last week, law firm Hall & Wilcox examines the areas which have dropped down the list in priority for the regulator.
Mason Stevens has tapped Investment Trends’ head of growth, alongside two other hires, to bolster its distribution team.
Fund manager GSFM has appointed a key account manager for Queensland, following the appointment of a head of retail distribution last month.
South Australian financial advice and accounting business Perks has extended its paid parental leave program from 12 to 26 weeks, putting it on par with big four firms.
As thematic ETFs gain popularity among advisers, research houses have told Money Management of their unique challenge to rate these niche products and assess their long-term viability.
Global fund managers are the most overweight to US equities since August 2013 on the back of the election of Donald Trump as US president-elect, according to Bank of America.
Professional services group AZ NGA has made its first acquisition since announcing a $240 million strategic partnership with US manager Oaktree Capital Management in September.
