FINANCIAL ADVISERS

Financial planning

ASIC has commenced “urgent proceedings” in the Federal Court of a former Sydney financial adviser amid an investigation regarding fees charged to client super funds. ...

Funds management

Magellan chief executive, David George, has sent a message to advisers that they are a key client base for the firm while discussing how M&A could help to reach its $100 ...

Financial planning

The statistical agency has officially recognised the financial advice profession by using the occupational terms 'financial adviser/financial planner' as a result of the ...

Financial planning

With the advice industry experiencing a loss of advisers, holding a solid client book is no longer a requirement as many firms may already have existing clients but lack ...

Financial planning

As financial advice firms grapple with adviser retention and larger workloads, this coaching firm founder believes leadership programs are integral to support up-and-comi...

Financial planning

Reflecting on GFM Wealth Advisory’s gold anniversary this year, managing partner Paul Nicol shares his insights on what it takes to be a trusted business serving clients ...

Financial planning

A Brisbane financial adviser has been banned by ASIC after recommending his clients roll their superannuation into SMSFs and borrow to invest in residential property. ...

Financial planning

In questioning whether financial advice is “too complex” for the average Australian, Sarah Abood has reiterated the importance of digital tools to address accessibility c...

Financial planning

With Australians warming up to the idea of advice since the QOA Review, firms are already seeing ‘overwhelming’ client volumes and need to be prepared to meet that demand...

Financial planning

The investment research portal has been appointed the mandated research provider and would commence a bespoke onboarding program for advisers across the InterPrac dealer ...

Financial planning

Wealth Data’s key adviser movements reported no net change of advisers in the week up to 16 March. ...

Financial planning

A survey of Australian wealth managers has revealed fears around clients making compensation claims after failing to understand their risk suitability, with firms expecti...

Financial planning

ASIC has permanently banned a Sydney-based adviser for changing the result of his financial adviser exam and sending the altered certificate to his licensee....

People & Products

The wealth management group has hired two new advisers, Steven Marino and Dylan Viney, to its expanding private wealth business. ...

Financial planning

Melbourne-based Lino Salzano earned the title of adviser at just 21 years old, and has described the process of how he got there....

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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Commonwealth Bank has formally dropped to zero advisers following LGT Crestone’s acquisition of its advice arm – some six years on from the Hayne royal commission. ...

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed who will succeed Stephen Jones to serve as the Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister. ...

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The corporate regulator has cancelled the AFSL of a Queensland-based financial services provider, having held the licence since mid-2016....

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