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Global research and ratings house Morningstar has acquired the United Kingdom and international business of Australian-founded technology firm Praemium.
Morningstar announced overnight that it had acquired Praemium’s operations in the UK, Jersey, Hong Kong and Dubai for 35 million pounds.
The announcement said Morningstar intended to rename the Praemium as…

In the last week of the financial year a further 126 financial advisers have exited the Financial Adviser Register (FAR) with the expectation being that there are more exits to come as data reaches the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
And according to analysis conducted by WealthData principal, Colin…

The regulatory environment around financial planning has made it so unattractive that it has virtually stalled investment in the sector.

Being open to discussions and the ability to reflect on your own mistakes are key for a successful portfolio manager, says John Whelan.
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Andrew Maple-Brown said asset managers investing in infrastructure have a big role to play in managing the risks of greenwashing.

ASIC has banned Melbourne-based financial adviser, David Ruthenberg, from providing financial services for three years.

In the span of just eight years to end of 2022 there will be 125 fewer APRA-regulated superannuation funds as a result of either mergers or exits.

While financial advisers continue to enjoy the pause in their ASIC levy superannuation funds are wondering why they are facing a 41% increase.

The annual Lowy Institute survey revealed more Australians are in favour of policies and targets to tackle climate change issues.