Count leads financial adviser losses

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There have been four consecutive weeks of adviser declines as eight financial advisers depart the profession this week, with the majority leaving from Count.

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Treasury reveals Sustainable Finance Roadmap to drive private capital

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The Treasury has announced its latest roadmap to support growth in Australia’s sustainable finance markets and tackle greenwashing, including several upcoming milestones.

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Platinum shuts London office

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Platinum Asset Management is closing its Platinum World Portfolios and its London office as part of the business “turnaround program” announced in February.

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Senate committee delays DBFO bill report

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The Senate economics legislation committee has pushed back the release of its findings on the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes bill, the same day as the Coalition writes to Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones to demand changes.

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Fears of experience pathway abuse over lack of FAR check

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Compliance experts have warned there is potential for the experience pathway to be abused if licensees fail to check whether an individual has the necessary 10 years’ experience and former employed advisers face the greatest challenge.

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Guzman Y Gomez joins ASX in blockbuster IPO

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Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez has listed on the ASX in a blockbuster IPO with shares rising by a third upon opening.

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Relative Return: Demystifying the use of hedge funds

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Sydney AFSL receives $3.1m penalty

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A Sydney-based subsidiary of a private equity firm has received an infringement notice for alleged serious failures from the Markets Disciplinary Panel.

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The opportunity for advisers to support booming family offices

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Financial advisers have a unique opportunity to consult and support the growing family office space as they look to mature and utilise complex investment strategies.

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