Insignia completes NAB/MLC Wealth separation

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Insignia Financial has reached a major milestone in completing the separation of MLC Wealth from NAB, having acquired the firm back in 2021.

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FSCP clamps down on poor recordkeeping

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Proper recordkeeping has been described as the “mortar between the bricks” of the advice process and critical to an FSCP decision as an adviser is suspended for failures in this area.

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C-suite exec departs MLC Asset Management

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The chief commercial officer of MLC Asset Management has stepped down after five years as parent company Insignia Financial reviews its leadership.

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Licensees’ conflict of interest under ASIC gaze

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There could be changes ahead for how ASIC requires licensees to handle conflicts of interest as the corporate regulator announces it will be meeting key stakeholders next year to update guidance.

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Could advisers better prepare for client feedback?

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The majority of advisers are failing to proactively understand their clients’ needs and satisfaction, with just one in four practices formally seeking feedback in the last two years, according to Business Health.

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Avoiding imposter syndrome when talking about ESG

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As investors increasingly seek to embed ESG considerations in their portfolios, a specialist adviser has offered tips for financial planners who may feel overwhelmed in tackling these complex topics with clients.

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Bfinance expands wealth management offering

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Global investment consultancy bfinance is expanding into offering services for wealth managers as they seek advanced investment strategies for their clients.

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Selfwealth picks acquirer after $58m bid

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Having received bids from Bell Financial Group and AxiCorp, trading platform Selfwealth has confirmed it has entered into a scheme implementation deed after both parties were invited to make a higher bid.

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Efficiency and tax gains drive managed account adoption

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With over half of advisers using managed accounts, HUB24’s head of managed portfolios has unpacked the benefits driving their usage and how they can be leveraged by advice practices.

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Wealth managers failing to capture mass affluent clients

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Far too few wealth managers are capitalising on the opportunity presented by disruptive technology to deliver personalised investment solutions to the mass affluent demographic, according to PwC.

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