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Calls for a simplified path to financial advice

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024

... Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) because "we need far more people with these qualifications" and the current system isn't supporting that need. Last month, JAWG proposed some core principles to strengthen the education standard for new entrants ...

Wholesale investor test reform has several ramifications: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

Proposed changes to the wholesale investor test potentially have sprawling ramifications for financial advisers and is something some experts say will need to be thoroughly nutted out before the government pushes any reforms over the line. Potentially ...

UniSuper battles major system outage

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024

UniSuper is working to resolve an ongoing system outage impacting the entire business, assuring disgruntled members it is not the result of a data breach. The $135 billion super fund's online systems have been disrupted this week, with its 665,000 ...

Vanguard backs current performance test

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024

... outcomes for members," she said. Additionally, Vanguard submitted that mandating product closures for choice investment options isn't appropriate given the "differing nature" of choice members. Although not explicitly in scope for the performance test ...

Small cap investors told to 'stop whinging'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 18 APR 2024

Forager Funds Management chief investment officer Steve Johnson has told small cap investors to "stop whinging" about share prices. In an exerpt from the March Quarterly Report, Johnson said there are plenty of smaller companies that have seen significant ...

Powell backflips on rates pushing back RBA cut expectations

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2024

... time yet before pressure is eased. VanEck head of investments and capital markets Russel Chesler said a rate cut in Australia isn't likely until next year. "Based on our latest analysis into the Australian economy, we're seeing the market overestimate ...

The Aussie wealthtech firms that are 'most innovative'

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024

... we're about. We're here to support and enhance that human connection to ensure this essential component of financial planning isn't forgotten in our lust for technological advancement." Ignition Advice global head of strategy and corporate services Andrew ...

ASIC consults on misconduct reporting rules

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 12 APR 2024

... cases, the effort and costs associated with undertaking further investigations and preparing a supplementary statutory report isn't required." ASIC said the reporting obligations are an important "front line" information source for it to monitor possible ...

Count completes Solutions Centric deal, reconsiders another

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 9 APR 2024

Count has finalised the acquisition of Solutions Centric, but flagged another of its recently announced deals isn't going to plan. The group's acquisition of 51% of Solutions Centric was effective on Friday, April 5. It first announced the deal on February ...

IMF flags concerns over 'risky' private credit market

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 9 APR 2024

... public markets to the more opaque world of private credit creates potential risks. "Valuation is infrequent, credit quality isn't always clear or easy to assess, and it's hard to understand how systemic risks may be building given the less than clear ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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