ASIC cancels AFSL of timeshare company

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The regulator has cancelled the AFSL and credit licence of liquidated Ultiqa Lifestyle Promotions following a $19,000 unpaid AFCA determination that was paid by the CSLR.

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Conflicted advice model leads to UGC wind-up

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Court details show the extent of an “advice model” run by United Global Capital that justified its winding up earlier this month.

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Advisers warned on outsourcing investment decisions to AI

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Under new OAIC guidance, financial advisers who opt to use AI to provide advice have an obligation to demonstrate to clients how they reached their decisions and why that option was taken.

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Otivo’s goal to provide mass affordable advice

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Digital advice platform Otivo chief executive, Paul Feeney, has detailed how its partnership with Colonial First State is expanding the accessibility of advice as it looks to partner with other industry players.

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Clime IM forecasts $1m savings from cost reduction program

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Clime Investment Management expects to see $1 million reduction in operating costs as a result of a cut in board and leadership costs.

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GenLife sees record quarterly inflows driven by advisers

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A concerted effort by Generation Life to target financial advisers has paid off as the firm reports “exceptional” inflows for the September quarter.

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Former RLAM managers receive rating for 2 new funds

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Pinnacle’s new UK-based affiliate has passed another milestone in its presence in Australia with its first research rating from Zenith and shared details of its two global equities funds.

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My Dealer Services welcomes former GBST client head

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Head of client partnerships at GBST, Ashley Mahadeea, has left the business after seven years to join My Dealer Services, which helps advisers become self-licensed.

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Relative Return: Guiding clients through policy overhauls

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In this episode of Relative Return, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks with Grant Hackett, CEO of Generation Lif

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