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Managed accounts sector knuckles down on data standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
Some of the biggest names in investment, technology and financial advice will work together to develop efficient standards for the exchange of managed account data.

Advisers divided on mixing advice: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
Financial advisers are divided when it comes to combining human advice with robo solutions.

ANZ launches LIF resource

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
ANZ Wealth has launched an online resource to help prepare financial advisers for the looming Life Insurance Framework (LIF) reforms.

AZ NGA assets hit $6bn with latest acquisition

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
An AZ Next Generation Advisory subsidiary has acquired a $284 million client book, bringing the group's total assets under advice to more than $6 billion.

New consultancy bridges IFA support gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2017
The rate financial advisers are leaving vertically integrated channels has motivated two industry experts to establish a "ruthlessly independent" community.

Advisers grapple with client retention: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2017
There is a growing mismatch between the demand for financial advice and the industry's inability to retain clients, latest Investment Trends research warns.

FPA supports disadvantaged youths

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia's philanthropic arm has awarded $133,000 in support of young disadvantaged Australians.

AMP rolling out enhanced goals-based advice business

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2017
AMP will roll out the next evolution of its dedicated goals-based financial advice business this month with an expected step change being the way clients converse about their advice experience.

Managed accounts platform doubles FUA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
Managed accounts provider WealthO2 doubled its funds under administration to $200 million in three months.

CFS annuities hits $1bn milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
Colonial First State's annuities business has reached $1 billion in funds under administration (FUA) in just over two years.