Former GQG wholesale director joins private equity firm

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GQG’s former director of wholesale markets has taken up a new role leading private wealth at a global investment company.

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AFSLs urged to address cyber security vulnerabilities

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With ASIC suing FIIG Securities for alleged failures in its cyber security measures earlier this month, two firms have urged AFSLs to stay vigilant against ongoing cyber threats.

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What to know before going bespoke with managed accounts

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With a rising number of licensees opting for bespoke managed accounts, a panel of experts has shared what firms need to know before going down the custom route.

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Qld adviser receives 5-year ban

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ASIC has banned a Queensland adviser from providing financial services for five years after failing to provide appropriate advice that was in the best interest of his clients.

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Adviser numbers break 10-week growth streak

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The financial advice industry has seen a net loss after 10 consecutive weeks of net growth in adviser numbers, according to Wealth Data.

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Licensees reluctant to hold crypto on APLs

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Only 11 per cent of financial advice practices have said they are including crypto products on their approved products lists, according to CoreData.

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Jones clarifies role of new class of adviser

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Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has said it is not a “backdoor attempt” by the government to allow the new class of adviser to provide full advice.

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BlackRock reveals inaugural public-private model portfolio

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BlackRock, in collaboration with iCapital and GeoWealth, has unveiled a model portfolio that delivers access to both private and public market assets in a single account, following adviser demand.

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Relative Return Unplugged: Unpacking the budget: Deficits, spending, and productivity risks

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In this week’s episode of Relative Return Unplugged, AMP’s chief economist, Shane Oliver, joins u

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Former IOOF CEO takes up chair role at COG Financial

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A former chief executive of IOOF and managing director of Centrepoint Alliance has joined the board as chair of COG Financial, which previously made a bid to acquire advice licensee Diverger.

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