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Morgans chief executive, John Clifford, has announced he will step down from the wealth management group after eight years leading the business. ...

Features

Advisers assess red flags in private market funds

Private markets may be the hot topic of the day but two financial advisers have shared the red flags to consider and why advisers shouldn’t be tempted to invest solely in...

Financial planning

ASIC unveils new ‘user-friendly’ AFSL portal

The corporate regulator has officially launched its new digital portal for financial services businesses submitting AFSL applications, offering a more “efficient, modern ...

Financial planning

Advice community looks to Jones’ successor for ‘decisive action’

The advice community has reacted to the re-election of the Labor Party for a second term and called on the incoming Minister for Financial Services to take “decisive acti...

Financial planning

Former Perth adviser permanently banned by ASIC

ASIC has permanently banned a former Perth adviser after he made “materially misleading” statements to induce investors. ...

Financial planning

Liberal v Labor: How do the parties stack up on advice?

With the election taking place on Saturday (3 May), Adviser Ratings examines how the two major parties could shape the advice industry in the future....

Financial planning

‘Less alignment, more implications’: What to consider prior to M&A

With wealth management M&A appetite only growing stronger, Business Health has outlined the major considerations for buyers and sellers to prevent unintended misalignment...

Financial planning

Link Wealth seeks to grow financial literacy program

Amid the current financial adviser shortage, advice firm Link Wealth is looking to expand its financial literacy program for high school students across the country....

Financial planning

Adviser feedback shapes latest TAL ethics courses

TAL Risk Academy has updated its range of ethics courses to help financial advisers meet their CPD requirements following adviser feedback, including interpreting FSCP de...

Financial planning

The steep bonuses advisers received from ‘cookie cutter’ advice

Advisers at DOD Bookkeeping, which received an $11 million penalty last week, received as much as 40 per cent of their remuneration via a bonus when clients purchased a p...

Funds management

MSCI seeks to ease transparency fears around private markets

Index provider MSCI has unveiled two measures to make it easier for financial advisers and wealth managers to access transparent insights into private assets. ...

Funds management

Vanguard inks tripartite deal to boost adviser access to private markets

Vanguard has announced a strategic alliance with two US alternative asset managers to develop multi-asset solutions for financial advisers which combine public and privat...

Financial planning

Younger advised clients sitting top of buyers’ wishlist

Financial advice businesses with a younger, wealthier client base are enjoying higher valuations and increased attention from potential buyers than those with older clien...

Funds management

Clime IM sets groundwork for retail approach

Clime Investment Management has enacted a range of growth initiatives to boost the firm’s reach with wholesale investors and a new approach targeting the retail market....

Financial planning

FSCP reviews adviser’s CPD breach

The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made a decision regarding an adviser who failed to complete their continuing professional development. ...