How to prevent young adviser exodus

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Two advice professionals have discussed why three-quarters of advisers looking to leave the industry in the next 12 months are under 40, and what can be done.

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AFCA reports ‘disappointing’ 9% rise in FY24 complaints

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The 2023–24 financial year saw over 105,000 financial complaints filed to AFCA, with its chief ombudsman expressing disappointment in the 9 per cent year-on-year rise.

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Women in Finance Summit 2024 launches

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After a successful inaugural event last year, the Women in Finance Summit is returning in 2024 with more business insights and networking opportunities.

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Fund manager receives AFSL suspension

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ASIC has suspended the Australian financial services licence of a Melbourne fund management firm.

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Melbourne director banned and AFSL cancelled by ASIC

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ASIC has banned a financial services director for 10 years and cancelled the AFSL of his company for his “cavalier attitude” to financial services laws, including inappropriate advice and failing to act in clients’ best interests.

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Howarth commits to implementing DBFO reforms in current form

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Shadow minister for financial services, Luke Howarth, has reassured the industry that the Coalition “won’t go back to the drawing board” when it comes to implementing the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms if elected next year.

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Boom in private credit funds ‘rings alarm bells’

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Concerns have been raised about “fly by night” private credit managers and why advisers should be wary when it comes to their fund selection.

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Quality over quantity: Advisers servicing fewer clients

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Financial advisers are finding they are able to increase profits at their practices with fewer clients, according to Investment Trends, allowing them to focus their attention on a smaller client base.

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Freshwater Wealth cements adviser pipeline with 2 hires

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The Sydney-based financial advice practice has appointed two new partners to meet rising client demand, particularly driven by the influx of intergenerational wealth transfer clients.

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JPMAM to close 2 sustainable funds

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Following changes to a Schroders sustainable fund, JPMAM has announced it will close two of its sustainable strategies.

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