Relative Return: Advisers’ role in supporting the retirement transition

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In this latest episode of Relative Return, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks with Justine Marquet, head of technical services at Allianz Retire+, to discuss the financial and emotional challenges that consumers face as they approach retirement.

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What led an adviser to falsify his exam result?

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A financial adviser describes how he reached “breaking point” over the FASEA system when he falsified his financial adviser exam result, while the judge shares why he varied his permanent ban.

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Value for money: Justifying rising fees to clients

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With the median annual advice fee up by 58 per cent from 2018, financial advisers are being encouraged to ensure clients confidently see value in the price they pay each year.

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BNY appoints global investment and wealth head

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Asset manager BNY, parent company of fixed income specialist Insight Investment, has appointed a global head for BNY Investments and Wealth.

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How much did Australia's largest super fund return in FY23–24?

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Australian Super, which has $315 billion in member assets and 3.3 million members, has shared its annual returns for the FY23-24.

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Sequoia restructure to see 10% headcount reduction

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Sequoia Financial Group has announced it is restructuring its business following a shareholder dispute which will see it reduce headcount by 10 per cent.

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Adviser’s permanent ban after exam falsification varied by AAT

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A financial adviser who was permanently banned for falsifying his financial adviser exam result has seen the banning amended following a successful appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

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Learning to let go as advice leaders

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With financial advice leaders often wearing too many hats in the business, two consulting professionals underscore the value of letting go and empowering staff to drive growth.

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The licensees reporting triple-digit share price growth

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Looking over the past five financial years, which advice licensees have demonstrated consistent long-term share price growth for their investors?

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Former Lonsec CEO joins Morningstar

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Former Lonsec chief executive, Matt Olsen, has joined Morningstar as director of manager research ratings as it branches out to rate superannuation funds.

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