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Adviser exits fuel salary increases

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
Ongoing uncertainty and a shrinking talent pool is driving significant salary increases for financial advisers. That's according to a recent salary guide from financial services specialist Kaizen Recruitment, saying it's seen substantial increases in ...

Ampol to sell 49% of Z Energy Properties to Charter Hall

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
Ampol said Charter Hall's Retail REIT (CQR) will acquire a 49% interest in properties owned by its wholly owned subsidiary, Z Energy, for NZ$132 million. Z Energy will keep a 51% stake and the transaction is expected to complete in October. A statement ...

Fiducian sees record inflows, eyes expansion

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
Fiducian has recorded an underlying profit increase of 11% and seen record net inflows of $309 million, as it sets its sights on New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Thailand. Reporting to the ASX, Fiducian said its underlying net profit for the year ...

MSC Trustees adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
The fund services provider has welcomed two financial services industry veterans to its board ahead of its application to obtain CCIV authority. MSC Trustees has added Ruth McClelland and Steven O'Connell as non-executive directors, effective last week. ...

AMP to return $1.1bn to shareholders

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
Despite seeing its net half-year profit drop about 25%, AMP has commenced a $350 million buyback and plans to return a further $750 million to shareholders. Releasing its first-half results this morning, AMP said it has made significant progress towards ...

UK regulator confirms Consumer Duty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how a new Consumer Duty will improve customer service across the UK's financial services sector, including ending "rip-off" fees and putting consumers' needs first. The Duty comprises an overarching principle ...

Insignia Financial loses more advisers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
Insignia Financial has reported a reduction of 82 financial advisers in its network for the June quarter. Since the last quarter, Insignia reported 34 employed and 45 self-employed advisers had left bringing its current total to 1,600. It explained ...

Don't forget: Adviser exam deadline looms

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
Existing advisers that haven't yet passed the Financial Adviser exam only have until midnight tomorrow to enrol in the final sitting. ASIC has issued a reminder to all financial advisers who were eligible for the deadline extension but are yet to pass ...

Bendigo Bank agrees to buy ANZ margin lending book

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has inked a deal to buy the ANZ investment lending portfolio, allowing it to further grow its margin lending business, Leveraged Equities. The portfolio is valued at approximately $715 million and has 11,900 customer facilities. ...

Talent shortage impacts demand for regional advice practices

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2022
It's a buyer's market for those keen on acquiring a regional financial planning practice - just don't expect to be able to hire for it. According to latest observations from Radar Results, buyers are increasingly preferring to buy in the capital cities ...