What are 5 compliance mistakes made by AFSLs?

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Compliance and risk consultancy Assured Support has pinpointed five common compliance mistakes made by financial advice firms, borne from small oversights that can quickly transpire.

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Fitzpatricks Group appoints CEO as Blackledge departs

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National advisory firm Fitzpatricks Financial Group has appointed Andrew Fairweather as its new group chief executive, replacing Jodie Blackledge who steps back after four years in the role.

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ASIC applies for Keystone liquidation

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ASIC has applied for Keystone to be liquidated rather than wound up, as the Federal Court requests a report detailing the potential returns for any victims who have suffered losses.

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Acadian AM bolsters credit range with double launch

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Acadian Asset Management has launched two new credit strategies focusing on global high yield and US investment grade, in response to growing investor demand.

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Insignia appoints former ASIC commissioner

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Insignia Financial has appointed a former ASIC commissioner and superannuation chief executive as chair of its Trustees business.

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Are self-licensed advice practices a concern for ASIC?

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Amid concerns that smaller AFSLs may be flying under the enforcement radar, the corporate regulator has clarified how self-licensed advice firms are monitored and whether they are a growing concern.

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Count CEO details impact of Merit Wealth churn

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Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey has provided further details on the makeup of the firm’s advisers following churn after the Diverger deal.

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ESG ETF demand falls to decade low

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Demand for ESG ETFs has declined, with Global X reporting that the popularity of ESG funds is at the lowest level since 2014.

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Sherlock Wealth appoints CEO

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Sydney wealth management firm Sherlock Wealth has promoted its head of advice to the role of chief executive.

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Grey zone warfare, state competition investigated in Australian-first podcast

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Contested Ground, a new podcast investigating how malicious actors are targeting Australian businesses, the economy and society, has been launched by award winning media and market intelligence business Momentum Media.

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