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FAAA fights to reignite Dixon inquiry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
Although the Senate Committee Inquiry into Dixon Advisory was expected to lapse due to the election, the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is shedding light on the possibility of resuming the process. FAAA general manager of policy, advocacy ...

One third of advisers use 'Big 3' platforms: Rainmaker

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... In the aligned segment, there were 17,866. At the end of June, AMP, now rebranded as Entireti, was the largest financial advice brand with 955 registered advisers. But this is down 84 advisers compared to last year. ASX-listed Count is in second place ...

ASIC bans investment scammer

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... ASIC found he used a false identity and fraudulent bank accounts to establish a business which illegally offered financial advice and financial services. Further, the business website falsely claimed the relevant company representatives held an AFSL. ...

Investments, advice complaints jump 18%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
Investments and financial advice complaints jumped 18% in the 2025 financial year, thanks to the failures of United Global Capital, Shield Master Fund, First Guardian Master Fund and Brite Advisors. This is according to the Australian Financial Complaints ...

Financial services workers earn 12% pay rise

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... controlling for full-time roles, with men outnumbering women 2:1 in roles earning over $200,000," Dickason said. In the financial advice sector, a financial planner in Sydney can earn between $95,000 and $140,000, while a senior financial planner can ...

Younger Aussies want personalised financial advice: CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
New research conducted by the peak body of life insurance indicated close to half of young Australians want financial advice on life insurance, but only one in 10 receive it. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said more Australians between ...

ASIC sues Fortnum Private Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... keeping purposes, from a prior licensee for about 9828 clients. It did not include records where FPW had delivered the advice." Brown went on to say that regulatory reporting of the incident and any client remediation was completed in a timely manner. ...

North inflows jump 60%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
... for the first time since 2017. This reflects the impact of ongoing retention initiatives, including the launch of digital advice and the recent rollout of AMP Lifetime Super to about 140,000 Choice members, she said. George added that the firm "will ...

AMP appoints sales lead for North

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... support for advisers across the country. Harry Georges has stepped into the role, bringing over 20 years of experience across advice, insurance, and platform distribution. Georges has led national and state-based sales teams at several organisations ...

Ascalon snaps up consulting talent

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... design-building custom investment strategies across equities, fixed income, and SMA solutions. He has worked closely with independent advice firms to align investment solutions with both client goals and business strategy. With a background spanning ...