AFSLs urged to check for inconsistencies on FAR

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ASIC says spot checks have “identified errors and inconsistencies” on the Financial Advisers Register and urged AFSLs to assess the accuracy of their records.

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Superannuation fund ART shares FY23-24 performance

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The $280 billion Australian Retirement Trust is the first superannuation fund off the block to report its performance for the 2023-24 financial year.

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The advisers under ASIC’s scrutiny in FY24

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As the 2023–24 financial year comes to a close, Money Management reviews the financial advisers who fell under the regulator’s enforcement spotlight.

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Which 2 Aussie states have the highest FUA?

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Adviser Ratings’ latest report has unearthed which two Australian states are servicing the highest number of clients and enjoying the largest funds under advice.

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Bravura extends CCO term amid transformation project

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Financial software provider Bravura has extended the term of its chief commercial officer as it seeks to finalise work on its transformation program.

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CA ANZ appoints financial advice leader

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand has appointed a financial advice leader who joins following 20 years at CPA Australia.

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Infocus completes Madison deal to create $17bn licensee

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Licensee Infocus Wealth Management has announced it has completed the acquisition of Madison Financial Group, increasing its adviser number to more than 200.

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Melbourne firm sees temporary AFSL suspension

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As the financial year comes to a close, ASIC has suspended the AFSL of a Melbourne financial services firm following an investigation by the regulator.

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Victorian AFSL sees licence cancelled and MD banned

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ASIC has cancelled the AFS licence of a Victorian fund manager and banned its managing director for four years after discovering “significant and systemic failures of oversight and compliance” which led to investor losses.

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Advice industry suffers shocking drop ahead of EOFY

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Financial adviser losses this week are 10 times higher than those of the previous week, as many look to switch licensees before the end of the financial year.

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