ETFs break 6-month streak with FUM decline

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The ETF industry experienced $1.7 billion market cap decline in April, according to Betashares, even with positive inflows driven by international equities products.

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Iress strengthens security after cyber incident

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Iress has announced it is strengthening its security settings after suffering an unauthorised access of its systems over the weekend.

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Licensees hopeful of lower PI insurance with safe harbour change

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Proposed legislative changes to safe harbour duty could result in advisers having reduced professional indemnity costs, a joint submission by seven major licensees said.

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FAAA calls on Jones to address spiralling Dixon Advisory complaints

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The FAAA has called on Minister Stephen Jones to address the escalating costs of CSLR as Dixon Advisory complaints to AFCA approach 2,500 following an extension of its AFCA membership.

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MoU signed between AFCA and the CSLR

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AFCA and the CSLR have signed a memorandum of understanding as to how they will support an efficient financial services sector via the scheme.

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What’s in a name? Perpetual to rename 138-year brand

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Money Management spoke with two brand consultants as to how Perpetual can best rebrand its business as the 138-year name is sold to private equity firm KKR.

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Weighing up the risks and benefits of self-licensing

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With 66 per cent of newly established advice licensees being sole advisers, what are the risks and legal ramifications to consider when taking the plunge into self-licensing?

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Legal concerns present barrier to crypto advice

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Despite its popularity, only 1 per cent of financial advisers say they have often discussed cryptocurrency with clients, CoreData said, fuelled by concerns of heavy legal expenses if the product goes wrong.

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New licensee and entrants boost adviser numbers

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A new advice licensee set up by former WT Financial advisers has helped financial adviser numbers return above the 15,600 mark this week.

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