SOAs flagged by FSCP for second time in a month

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The latest FSCP outcome has been issued for a problem relating to Statements of Advice, the second relating to this matter in a month.

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Platinum sticking to its guns on investment philosophy amid turnaround

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Platinum has acknowledged its returns have not met expectations of clients or advisers, but says its investment philosophy will remain unchanged in the face of the firm’s turnaround strategy.

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Unpacking the integrated advice, accountancy business model

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Providing financial advice and accountancy services side-by-side in a holistic approach offers an array of benefits for both clients and the business, three firms share with Money Management.

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Intelligent Planning welcomes NSW firm

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Intelligent Planning has welcomed Keyman Financial Services, with the NSW-based advice firm moving over from Synchron.

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Viridian unveils literacy program to improve female finances

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Viridian Financial Group has launched a program to revolutionise financial literacy and independence among women in light of the gender pay gap.

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Taskforce warns on timely aged care planning in face of rising cost

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The final Aged Care Taskforce report has recommended planning for aged care costs should begin at retirement to prevent suboptimal outcomes, while wealthier individuals could find themselves footing more of their care bills in the future.

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AFCA refers systemic issue to ASIC over firm’s lack of engagement

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AFCA has identified a systemic issue in the investments and advice space, with the case needing to be referred to ASIC due to the firm’s lack of engagement or remediation.

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WAM Leaders to acquire QVE creating $2bn entity

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WAM Leaders, a listed investment company run by Wilson Asset Management, has entered into a scheme implementation agreement to merge with QV Equities with an enhanced offer.

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Why diversified managed funds deserve a place in client portfolios

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The number of advisers using managed accounts has exploded in recent years, often at the expense of dive

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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...

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This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...

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Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....

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