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Australian Retirement Trust takes stake in Pattern Energy Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2024
... aligned with Pattern's vision and bring supplemental growth capital to help scale our platform is a testament to the quality of Pattern's culture, projects and team," Armistead enthused. "We will forever appreciate Riverstone's backing that facilitated ...

Millions of Aussies want episodic advice: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024
... advice' rather than traditional, full-service models to cut costs. The report said this underscores the importance of the Quality of Advice Review's (QAR) recommendations to facilitate quality, yet affordable financial advice. Investment Trends research ...

'New class of advisers' need clear-cut distinction: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... 'adviser' to not appear in the title. "We have high standards. We don't want our reputation to be harmed if the quality of the advice that's given by the NCAs isn't up to scratch. The education required for NCAs will be commensurate with ...

More guidance crucial for aged care transitions: AMP

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
... looking to make the transition. Howes said these will not only provide confidence for retirees, but also allow better quality of life in the early and active years in retirement. "These insights bring to light the financial worry and lack of understanding ...

Coalition urges super funds to push for QAR reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... called on attendees to the ASFA conference to put pressure on the Albanese government to legislate reforms from the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). "Sadly, the Labor government has been slow to progress these reforms, including to improve accessibility ...

FAAA takes aim at finfluencers with new campaign

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... research shows that quality, professional financial advice empowers Australians to build a secure future, enjoy a higher quality of life and experience less financial stress," Milnes said. "The campaign highlights this by connecting people with a professional ...

Liberal MP calls for SoA replacement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... sought? And that is why in this bill, we replace the SoA with what is called an RoA," he said. Michelle Levy's Quality of Advice Review (QAR) recommended eliminating SoAs altogether, which he does not agree with. "I'm not of the view that these ...

SMSF Association announces board director changes

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
... to have their industry knowledge and experience on the board as we strive to represent the industry and enhance the quality of SMSF advice." Heffron is a SMSFA fellow and brings over two decades of experience in SMSFs; she looks forward to leveraging ...

$3.5tn wealth transfer scares Aussie advisers: Natixis

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
... and opportunities posed with the generational wealth transfer are great, and the next two decades, paired with the quality of advice review, and the digital advice revolution could change how advisers operate their practices in unpredictable ways," Watson ...

Perks announces new acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
... exciting and positive step for our business. "Our clients and contacts have also offered positive feedback about the quality of Perks' reputation and, most importantly, the calibre of the people who work there. "We look forward to providing our clients ...