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Insight Investment Consultants rebrands

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAR 2024
... analysts will always participate in reviews; reports will be concise and outline key decision-making points for financial advisers; and the business is owned and managed by the local staff. Its research portal is user-friendly, and the firm is focused ...

UniSuper creates lead governance, compliance role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... Bradley will lead its investment governance and compliance processes while supporting internal and external financial advisers on investment issues. "We're delighted to welcome Annika to our team," UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said. ...

Vanguard Super hits $1bn, soft launches pension product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... investment options. While already available direct to consumers, the retirement options will be available to financial advisers once Vanguard Super's adviser portal - currently in pilot phase - is up and running, alongside the MySuper option. The ...

DASS settlement pending court approval, victims urged to claim

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... on 14 November 2023 should be given the green light. The lawsuit led by Shine Lawyers alleged that E&P's financial advisers, when they were operating under DASS, gave unsuitable advice that did not consider clients' particular needs or entire ...

VanEck establishes foothold in Brisbane

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... Queensland market from next month, responding to growing demand for its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among financial advisers in the state. The investment manager also bolstered its Australian team with new investment and capital markets, and client ...

Super funds in pole position for expanded advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... part of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package of reforms, which includes creating a new class of financial advisers called "Qualified Advisers" (QAs) who will not be financially incentivised. Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) chief ...

Five megatrends shaping financial services: McCrindle

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... McCrindle. During day two of the SMSF Association National Conference, McCrindle emphasised the importance of financial advisers understanding and being prepared for these five emerging megatrends in their businesses. "These trends can be influenced ...

How advisers protect themselves from 'rogue' clients

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
Financial advisers should not overlook simple yet powerful strategies when it comes to protecting themselves from "rogue" clients, according to a law expert. Peter Bobbin, a consultant lawyer at Sydney-based Bobbin Lawyers, highlighted several methods ...

Advisers should have an AI plan: Netwealth

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... Braun. Addressing the crowd at the SMSF Association Conference 2024, Braun noted that there are various ways for financial advisers to make the most of AI in their businesses. He said the first step is to have a vision or strategy. "What I mean by that ...

ASIC waves red flag at advisers, trustees over Choice products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
An extensive review of processes across superannuation trustees, financial advisers and advice licensees has found very little evidence that consumers are aware of how poorly Choice products they're in are performing, and that such underperformance ...