MLC waives licensee fees, delays dealer group transitionsBY JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020 12:40PMMLC Wealth is waiving licensee fees for all of its aligned financial advisers as they struggle to operate their businesses and provide support to clients during unprecedented uncertainty. It has also delayed the transition of advisers from Apogee and Meritum. Related News |
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When Judith Fiander first walked in the doors of Australian Philanthropic Services her intention was to volunteer for a few months. Fast forward 14 years and she is the chief executive. Eliza Bavin writes.
Real leadership moment for a group with clear intentions on where it wants to be in the industry. Well done MLC.