ASIC billed $4.4m for unlicensed advice and the costs go on

ASIC billed $4.4m for unlicensed advice and the costs go on

ASIC has confirmed that the financial advice profession has been billed nearly $4.5 million for the costs of pursuing unlicensed advice.
Joint associations unite behind more flexible education standards

Joint associations unite behind more flexible education standards

The joint associations representing advisers have united behind a new, more flexible set of education principles for new advice entrants.
Advisers care about super funds’ future performance, not the past

Advisers care about super funds’ future performance, not the past

The FAAA has told Treasury that financial advisers are more concerned with the future performance of super funds than 10-year outcomes.
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FSC reasserts advice representation

Mike Taylor 24 April 2024 15 Comments

The Financial Services Council has extended its representation of financial planning licensees, adding two advice CEOs to its board.

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TAL brings back financial advice ethics course for second year

Yasmine Masi 24 April 2024 No Comments

The TAL Risk Academy has reinstated its Financial Adviser Code of Ethics series through a dedicated program running the entire month of May.

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Emerge Foundation announces support for veterans

Mike Taylor 24 April 2024 No Comments

Successful financial services-backed charity, the Emerge Foundation, has expanded its efforts to support veterans’ education.

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Godfrey Pembroke retains Lonsec research relationship

Mike Taylor 23 April 2024 No Comments

Godfrey Pembroke has opted to continue its long-standing research relationship with Lonsec following its exit from Insignia Financial.

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Fortnum launches Entireti as over-arching advice brand

Mike Taylor 22 April 2024 No Comments

Fortnum Private Wealth has created a new over-arching brand, Entireti, following its acquisition of Aust Unity’s PFS business.

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AIOFP talks to super funds on third-party advice

Mike Taylor 22 April 2024 4 Comments

The AIOFP has acknowledged talking to industry superannuation funds about the provision of third-party advice.

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Adviser numbers stalled under 15,600

Mike Taylor 19 April 2024 6 Comments

Financial adviser numbers appear to have stalled below 15,600 while levels of churn between licensees remain high.


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Empower your super admin offering with empathy infused tech

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Empower your super admin offering with empathy infused technology solutions for better member outcomes.

Exploring the facts behind lifetime annuity myths

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2024

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Annuities have evolved and changed over the years making them quite different to what they used to be. Whilst they still pay income for life, today’s

INVESTING IN GEN AI & GLP-1: WHY 2024 WILL BE A “SHOW ME” YEAR

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Find out how Alphinity Global continues to find exciting “show me” investment opportunities across an alphabet soup of megatrends as they continue to

Active bond ETFs shine as growth slows and inflation recedes

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The macro backdrop remains constructive for fixed income. Yields typically fall after interest rates peak and historically, this has coincided with…


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Man jumping paper boats

Godfrey Pembroke retains Lonsec research relationship

Mike Taylor | 23 April 2024Godfrey Pembroke has opted to continue its long-standing research relationship with Lonsec following its exit from Insignia Financial.
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Fortnum launches Entireti as over-arching advice brand

Mike Taylor | 22 April 2024Fortnum Private Wealth has created a new over-arching brand, Entireti, following its acquisition of Aust Unity's PFS business.
Insourcing AustralianSuper insource in-house

AIOFP talks to super funds on third-party advice

Mike Taylor | 22 April 2024The AIOFP has acknowledged talking to industry superannuation funds about the provision of third-party advice.
Hand writing inertia

Adviser numbers stalled under 15,600

Mike Taylor | 19 April 2024Financial adviser numbers appear to have stalled below 15,600 while levels of churn between licensees remain high.
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Advice firms EWM and Blue Harbour merge

Mike Taylor | 17 April 2024Two key advice firms within AZ-NGA have merged with Eureka Whittaker MacNaught joining with Blue Harbour.
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ASIC should focus on product manufacturers post-CSLR

Mike Taylor | 17 April 2024With the CSLR now in place ASIC should be focusing on the real culprits, the product manufacturers says the AIOFP.
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QAR handbrake needs to release

Mike Taylor | 17 April 2024The Government needs to deal with the roadblocks to the efficient delivery of digital and affordable advice, according to Novigi.
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Will ASIC retirements/resignations end controversy?

Mike Taylor | 16 April 2024ASIC chair, Joe Longo is being dealt a new hand with recent commissioner exits now followed by senior executive changes.