Advice companies rank well on IDR

Advice companies rank well on IDR

Financial advice companies have ranked well on IDR according to a new ASIC report but the regulator worries about under-reporting.
AMP’s 30% advice stake eventually owned by advisers

AMP’s 30% advice stake eventually owned by advisers

Financial advisers will likely eventually end up owning the remaining 30% stake held by AMP Limited in the financial advice licenses.
Electoral expediency trumps $3m super tax cap

Electoral expediency trumps $3m super tax cap

The Government will be brave or foolish if it allows its $3m superannuation tax concessions cap legislation back onto the agenda before May.
insurance

Advice debate rages as car insurance topples financial security

Yasmine Raso 3 December 2024

Financial Planning

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New research commissioned by CALI found life insurance has fallen down the ranks when it comes to what working Australians prefer to insure.

2024-25

Muted 2025 outlook for earnings, dividends

Staff Writer 3 December 2024

Investment

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Equity Trustees AM’s Darren Thompson has noted US economic optimism but points to a subdued outlook for Australian earnings and dividends.

AUSIEX launches international trading

Netwealth hits new FUA record and anniversary milestone

Yasmine Raso 3 December 2024

Fintech

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Australian platform provider, Netwealth, announced it surpassed $100 billion in FUA at the same time as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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Magellan launches Vinva long-short strategy

Staff Writer 3 December 2024

Funds Management

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Just months after taking 29.5% of Vinva, Magellan has announced the launch of a third fund product, the Vinva Australian Extension Fund.

Defence technology

‘Abrupt reversal of the peace’: Geopolitical tensions reshaping defence investment

Patrick Buncsi 3 December 2024

Investment

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An escalation of geopolitical tensions is not only fundamentally re-shaping policy decisions but also the investment landscape.

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AMP to book $36m accounting loss on advice transaction

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024

Financial Planning

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AMP Limited has completed the transaction which sees its advice businesses move to Entireti acknowledging it will book at $36m loss.

Mystery

AFCA laments lack of visibility on PI cover

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024

Financial Planning

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As the costs of funding the CSLR continue to soar, AFCA has lamented its lack of visibility around the level of PI insurance held by AFSLs.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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Our watch list of winners for the next decade

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 December 2024

Industry News

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The composition of the ASX is changing – and keeping abreast of ‘new winners’ is key according to First Sentier Investors.

Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

Industry News

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle. 

3 Lessons from 20 Years of investing in Australian Equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

Industry News

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Successful investing in Australian equities requires finding high quality businesses and avoiding permanent capital loss. Here we show you how.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

Industry News

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.


insurance

Advice debate rages as car insurance topples financial security

Yasmine Raso 3 December 2024

Financial Planning

3 Comments

New research commissioned by CALI found life insurance has fallen down the ranks when it comes to what working Australians prefer to insure.

AMPlogo

AMP to book $36m accounting loss on advice transaction

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024

Financial Planning

No Comments

AMP Limited has completed the transaction which sees its advice businesses move to Entireti acknowledging it will book at $36m loss.

Mystery

AFCA laments lack of visibility on PI cover

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024

Financial Planning

5 Comments

As the costs of funding the CSLR continue to soar, AFCA has lamented its lack of visibility around the level of PI insurance held by AFSLs.

$20 notes in a vice

Legislating super for housing just became harder

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024

Superannuation

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The Government’s success in legislating the objective of superannuation will make legislating for the use of super for housing much harder.

Wayne Swan

Swan defends Cbus on APRA and Deloitte Report

Mike Taylor 2 December 2024

Superannuation

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The chair of Cbus and ALP president, Wayne Swan has defended the super fund’s handling of the appointment of three CFMEU-nominated directors.

AustralianSuper expands London office

AusSuper delivers significant growth ‘milestone’ in intl expansion

Patrick Buncsi 29 November 2024

Superannuation

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AustralianSuper has announced three new high-calibre additions to its London-based international equities team.

2024-25

Muted 2025 outlook for earnings, dividends

Staff Writer 3 December 2024

Investment

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Equity Trustees AM’s Darren Thompson has noted US economic optimism but points to a subdued outlook for Australian earnings and dividends.

Defence technology

‘Abrupt reversal of the peace’: Geopolitical tensions reshaping defence investment

Patrick Buncsi 3 December 2024

Investment

No Comments

An escalation of geopolitical tensions is not only fundamentally re-shaping policy decisions but also the investment landscape.

Facebook introduces verification for financial services ads

Scam crackdown: Meta to ban unverified financial services ads

Patrick Buncsi 2 December 2024

Investment

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Meta, parent firm of Facebook and Instagram, is moving to crack down on financial scam advertising, introducing a new ad verification process.