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Competition for adviser relationships fierce: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
In a hotly contested platform space, competition for adviser relationships is fierce, according to part two of Investment Trends' latest Adviser Technology Needs Report.

Vote now in 2022 FS Power50

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
Voting is now open for the FS Power50, recognising the most influential financial advisers in Australia in 2022.

CSLR establishment is critical: FPA

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has called out the urgent need for a broad-based Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) following ASIC's recent notice for former Dixon Advisory clients to register any complaints with the Australian ...

GQG Partners net revenue jumps 21.3%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
GQG Partners (GQG) has reported a 21.3% jump in its net revenue, up US$222.7 million from US$183.5 million last year.

US inflation drops to 8.5%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
US inflation has eased to 8.5% from its historic 40-year peak of 9.1%, recorded in June.

Advice firms to spend $70k more on technology: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
Financial advisers plan to increase their practice's annual spend on technology by $70,000 as affordability and compliance issues drive adoption.

Activus SMAs now available to more advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
Activus Investment Advisors is making its suite of SMA portfolios available on platform for the first time, partnering with Macquarie Wrap.

Advisers receive guidance on rights under FSCP

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
ASIC has released guidance regarding the function of the Financial Services and Credit Panel, outlining the actions it may take and the rights of financial advisers who are subject to a hearing or disciplinary measure.

TAL completes acquisition of Westpac Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia Pty Limited has completed its acquisition of Westpac's life insurance arm, almost one year after it was announced.

Insignia Financial loses more advisers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
Insignia Financial has reported a reduction of 82 financial advisers in its network for the June quarter.