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ASIC abandons $500k SMSF threshold

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
ASIC has updated guidance on SMSF advice, deciding to remove $500,000 as an indicator of the "appropriateness of advice" to establish a SMSF. ASIC hasn't opted to nominate a minimum threshold but said fund expenses are proportionality higher, and net ...

Latest adviser exams see 57% pass rate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
Just over half of the candidates who sat the November exam passed, revealed ASIC. ASIC released the 19th cycle Financial Advisers Exam results and said, of the 282 candidates who sat the test, only 161 (57%) were approved. It explained 57% sat the test ...

ALRC should prioritise advice regulations: FPA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2022
... added the ALRC package of proposals is vital to the success of the recommendations of the QAR. "The financial planning profession has continued to deal with the impact of this issue in all elements of operating financial advice businesses and providing ...

ASIC suspends, cancels AFSLs

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2022
The corporate regulator suspended Quantum Funds Management Limited (QFML)'s AFSL and cancelled that of AFSL Group. The suspension of QFML follows the ban of its managing director Peter Gribble for failing to pay $2.5 million in Australian Financial ...

Financial advice among most qualified professions: Analysis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
Following education reforms, analysis of financial advisers' tertiary qualifications suggests the advice sector is now among the most highly educated professions in Australia. Rainmaker Information's 2022 review of advisers' ASIC-recognised qualifications ...

Warakirri hires from JANA

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
Warakirri Asset Management has recruited one of JANA's top investment professionals to run its multi boutique platform. Following a 23-year career with JANA Investment Advisers, Steven Carew joins the firm as it continues to grow its funds management ...

Financially stressed Aussies believe advice could improve well-being

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022
The increased cost of living has left Australians feeling financially stressed; however, a large cohort believes financial advice could be the solution - if it were affordable. A new survey by the Australian Retirement Trust (ART) reviewed feedback ...

AZ NGA buys stake in SCM Financial Group

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
AZ Next Generation Advisory (AZ NGA) has acquired a stake in SCM Financial Group (SCM) following a competitive tender process. SCM's strategic partnership with AZ NGA will enable it to fulfil its key priorities including enhancing the group's service ...

Code of Ethics must be fixed: Phil Anderson

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
... subordinating self-interest does not align with reality," he said. While Anderson appreciates being recognised as a profession "bestows certain privileges and obligations on financial advisers," he highlighted acting in the interests of clients and considering ...

Bahamian firm joins Future Gen portfolio

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
Holowesko Partners has been added to Future Generation's global investment portfolio. Holowesko Partners was founded in 2001 by Bahamas-based Mark Holowesko, who previously served as director, chief investment officer and director of research Franklin ...