The development of a new advice document presents a “blank canvas” for advisers to create a suitable document replacing statements of advice, says Adviser Ratings.
T. Rowe Price has promoted head of Australia and New Zealand consultant relations, Cassandra Crowe, to the equivalent APAC role.
A former South Australian financial adviser, who also authored two personal finance books, has been banned by ASIC for a period of seven years.
ASIC has released the results for the November sitting of the financial adviser exam, with the pass mark sitting substantially higher than in August.
Overall financial adviser numbers have fallen this week, although Centrepoint Alliance has seen this week’s largest gains, according to Wealth Data.
Inappropriate advice relating to SMSFs has been identified as a pain point for the advice industry, with professionals claiming these vehicles can draw out “the worst of the worst” in financial services.
Financial investment advisers have been singled out as a core skill in demand in Australia, with the government aiming to attract more skilled migrants to the sector.
Magellan has seen its funds under management surpass $39 billion to the highest volume since August 2023, helped by three fund launches in association with Vinva Investment Management.
The second tranche of DBFO reforms has received strong support from superannuation funds and insurers, with a new class of advisers aimed to support Australians with their retirement planning.
Money Management’s sister title ifa has announced 36 winners for the 11th annual ifa Excellence Awards 2024 at a ceremony in Sydney.
