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RC findings bring shame on advice industry: social media

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
Multiple social media commentators suggested the findings revealed in today's inquiry have brought shame on the financial advice industry. Today's inquiry focused largely on AMP and the 90-day exception rule which enabled the group to charge fees for ...

Social media singles out ASIC in Royal Commission coverage

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
ASIC was a specific target by social media commentators during the first round of hearings for the Royal Commission into Australia's biggest providers of financial advice. Commentators on Twitter were broadly critical of ASIC's attempts to police and ...

Advisers no longer standing still on social media

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
Financial advisers are no longer sitting on their hands when it comes to social media, using various platforms to have the most meaningful conversations with clients. Latch Social founder and director Tom Loneragan said social media has become a crucial ...

Facebook scandal raises ESG concerns

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
It's the data breach that led Edward Snowden to describe Facebook as a surveillance company rebranded as a social media one - and it's now having serious implications on ethical investment strategies. Summarised, Facebook is currently embroiled in multiple ...

FinTech Australia appoints interim chief executive

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
... originally from the York Butter Factory), which merged with the Startup Victoria Female Founders committee. In a social media post the departing Szetho said her resignation was catalysed by her partner's study visa running out this month and hinted at ...

Global Merces launches managed funds regtech

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018
... in Australia and scheduled for global distribution; a gaming company; a developer of virtual reality content and a social media influencer marketplace. The fund, which is open to wholesale and retail investors, is aiming to raise up to $100 million and ...

AMP head of retail sales departs

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAR 2018
... management, head of goals-based solutions and head of bank sales before taking on his most recent position. In a social media update, Craig emphasised he was proud to have spent "such a large part of my career here at AMP," adding that he felt it was ...

Advice clients demand philanthropic conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
... philanthropic activities. "In the past, Australians tended to be quite anonymous about their charitable giving. However social media has become a key influencer and there is a move towards people promoting their charitable giving and motivating others ...

Institutions urged to overhaul outdated risk management practices

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018
... resources and intellect on managing risk and still find themselves being castigated by the press, politicians and social media for unacceptable attitudes and behaviour?" Laughlin said. "The government has freely criticised the banks, subjected them to ...

Last chance to win a Google Home

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018
... working in the industry for more than 15 years, want to see more videos, podcasts and greater access to content via social media platforms. To have your say, fill in the survey now! The survey is open until close of business on January 19 (today) and ...

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Praemium's new leadership toughens earnings yardstick

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Praemium's new leadership will be keeping a close eye on costs, with new chief executive Denis Orrock noting he will make sure the technology upgrade underway translates into stronger earnings and better returns for shareholders.

Australian Ethical FUM drops by $70m

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Australian Ethical saw a net outflow of $100 million in its investment business in the first quarter of the financial year.

Perennial expands wholesale offer for pre-IPOs

MATTHEW WAI
Perennial Partners is launching a new strategy for wholesale investors to capitalise on global pre-IPO opportunities, requiring a minimum investment of $100,000.

Macquarie wealth investment chief to depart

MATTHEW WAI
Macquarie chief investment officer for wealth will take on a new role at a New Zealand-based investment management firm after serving in the position for close to three years.

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