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Fintech joins forces with advice students

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023

A technology firm has introduced its software to the University of Technology Sydney's financial advice students in a bid to offer practical experience before they graduate. Students studying the Master of Financial Planning at UTS are being provided ...

AMP swoops in on $112m student accom facility

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2022

AMP Capital has purchased the newly developed 731-bed student accommodation facility from the Australian National University (ANU) for $112 million. The acquisition now makes AMP Capital Australia's largest investor in on-campus student accommodation ...

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 ...

FPA calls for sunset on experience pathway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2022

Most Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) members only support the introduction of an experience pathway if there is a sunset period included. In formulating its submission on the proposed education pathway for experienced financial advisers ...

Investors, advisers need further ESG education

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022

Most Australians say ESG is important but claim they aren't receiving the assistance needed when it comes to sustainable investing. In line with its Australian market launch, Capital Preferences released its ESG is Personal: 2022 Study of ESG Preferences ...

Those most in need of advice see least value in it: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022

About 80% of consumers who have never accessed financial advice don't believe there is any value in it, according to a new study from University of South Australia which calls for the introduction of a government-funded rebate for advice. The study ...

Equity Story plans to throw finfluencers a lifeline

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022

Equity Story Group has acquired news and arts media company A Rich Life, and plans to throw 'finfluencers' a lifeline after ASIC's recent crackdown by giving them the option of continuing to influence with the coverage of an AFSL. A Rich ...

Government commits to Quality of Advice Review in current form

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022

Minister for financial services Stephen Jones has met with independent reviewer Michelle Levy to discuss the ongoing review. In a statement, Jones confirmed he has met with Levy and supports the review continuing under its current Terms of Reference. ...

New board directors at FEAL

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022

Aware Super's Deanne Stewart and HESTA's Lisa Samuels have joined the board of the Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL). The appointments come as former Spirit Super chief executive Leeanne Turner steps down after seven years. Stewart was named FEAL's ...

Popularity soars for managed accounts

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022

More than ever, financial advisers are turning to managed accounts to better take care of client funds, according to SPDR ETFs and Investment Trends most recent report. According to the research, more than half (53%) of financial advisers are now using ...

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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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