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Centrepoint Alliance has announced a net profit after tax of $6.3 million as it forecasts a strong recruitment pipeline of over 360 financial advisers looking to join the...

Expert Analysis

Focusing on behaviour and psychology can help adviser to strengthen their client relationships and offer a unique service proposition, writes Jane Monica Jones....

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....

 

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What do you think the motivation is behind this broadly worded legislation Peter? Is it to make it harder for retail ...

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The FSC should have thought about this when they cooperated with O'Dywer/Frydenberg/Hume/FPA/AFA 10 years ago when this...

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Sick of it. Canberra is a joke....

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AustralianSuper and Australian Retirement Trust have posted the financial results for the 2022–23 financial year for their combined 5.3 million members....

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A $34 billion fund has come out on top with a 13.3 per cent return in the last 12 months, beating out mega funds like Australian Retirement Trust and Aware Super. ...

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The verdict in the class action case against AMP Financial Planning has been delivered in the Federal Court by Justice Moshinsky....

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