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Invest Blue expands offering with new acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024
... the acquisition presents a significant opportunity for strategic growth - strengthening its presence in Canberra and Brisbane, while establishing a new foothold in southern Sydney. "Our goal is to align with businesses that share our commitment to providing ...

FAAA celebrates adviser excellence

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced the winners of its annual awards in Brisbane overnight, including Adviser of the Year and CFP Professional of the Year. Presented as part of the annual FAAA Congress, the awards presented ...

Self-regulation on the cards: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024
... control of education and training, code of ethics, and disciplinary regime," he told the annual FAAA Congress held in Brisbane. "We are a profession. We should expect to be treated as such, and we should take control to regulate ourselves." His forecast ...

Australian Unity Office Fund to be wound up

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... 2-10 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta (with settlement currently expected to occur in March 2025) and 150 Charlotte Street, Brisbane (with settlement currently expected to occur in April 2025). "If the proposal is implemented, AUIREL expects to return aggregate ...

Former adviser charged with dishonest conduct

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... adviser has been charged with 26 counts of dishonest conduct in relation to the provision of financial services. Former Brisbane-based financial adviser Kristofer Ridgway appeared at Southport Magistrates Court in Queensland on November 18. Ridgway allegedly ...

Property 'well-placed' for growth: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
... cities will slowly follow suit. "As in past cycles, the recovery in Sydney will gradually extend to other cities, with Brisbane will likely be next in line, benefitting from the strong economic growth of Southeast Queensland and lower supply levels compared ...

LGT Crestone takes over remainder of Commonwealth Bank's advice business

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2024
... statement, the wealth management firm said the acquisition will bolster its national presence with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. CBA said it will continue providing personal financial advice to Commonwealth Private clients ...

Payton Capital eyes 'extensive growth', hires four

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024
... the Gold Coast team will be led by Chris Bevans and Gary Parkin, who are both currently posted at Payton Capital's Brisbane office. They will transition to the new location and are keen to leverage their extensive knowledge of the area and established ...

FAAA announces 2024 awards finalists

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2024
... commitment, talent, and passion within our profession." The winners will be announced at the annual FAAA Congress in Brisbane on November 28. Separately, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) named its 2024 ReCALIbrate grant recipients. Nicole ...

Charges dropped against Macquarie adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 OCT 2024
Charges against a former Macquarie financial adviser, including five counts of fraud, have been dropped. The Brisbane Magistrate's Court dismissed all 27 charges laid against Warren Scott Acworth on October 3 after the Commonwealth Director of Public ...