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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Advisers mistakenly indicating lack of conflicts at licensees

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Some 41 per cent of financial advisers say they have no conflicts of interest in their business, according to Holley Nethercote, indicating a fundamental lack of understanding of the regime.

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RIAA to launch sustainable investing course for advisers

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia has announced an upcoming adviser-focused course to launch next month about ESG integration in advice firms.

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Should ESG funds cost investors more?

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The cost of running an ESG fund is on the rise, and firms and investors are in debate how much this extra cost should impact product costs.

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FAAA consults on improving efficiencies without legislation

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The Financial Advice Association Australia has detailed strategies that can improve advice efficiencies without the need for legislation.

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Court appoints independent party to verify managed fund’s finances

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In an update to the case of managed fund Shield Master Fund, the Federal Court has appointed an independent party to have full control of its bank accounts and prevent the responsible entity from dealing in its assets.

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Relative Return: Changing perceptions on responsible investing

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‘No time to breathe’: Compliance professionals facing burnout

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Compliance professionals working in financial services are facing burnout risk as higher workloads, coupled with the ever-changing regulation, place notable strain on staff.

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Will Dixon costs impact the 2023–24 ASIC funding levy?

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With the indicative ASIC levy expected soon, the FAAA has queried whether the cost of action against Dixon Advisory will impact the 2023–24 figures.

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Bragg slams ASIC’s ‘lack of action’ in inquiry report

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Ahead of the upcoming ASIC inquiry report, Senator Andrew Bragg has criticised the regulator and Labor government for the impact of rising levies on financial advice practices.

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