Otivo launches SOA audit tool

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Financial advice platform Otivo has launched a compliance tool for financial advisers to publish and audit their statements of advice.

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Lazard AM unveils first Australian ETF

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Lazard Asset Management has launched its first ETF in Australia, transforming its global listed infrastructure fund into an ETF structure.

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RBA announces latest rate decision

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The central bank has announced its latest rate decision amid sticky inflation and ongoing geopolitical tension, including uncertainty in the eurozone.

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TAL’s Clark to depart group CEO role

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TAL group chief executive Brett Clark is to step down from the role after almost a decade with a new replacement appointed.

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What are the greatest compliance risks for AFSLs?

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From cyber security threats to external reviews, financial services law firm Holley Nethercote has uncovered the most notable compliance concerns for AFSLs.

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CFS approves first FSI replacement manager

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Colonial First State has confirmed the first alternative manager for its funds, following the closure of four First Sentier Investors teams.

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What women want: Changing the advice space for female clients

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JBWere Australia CEO, Maria Lykouras, and a female financial adviser have underscored how advice practices can better service female clients from communication and trust to investment selection.

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Betashares receives $300m investment to fuel growth trajectory

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ETF provider Betashares has secured $300 million in investment from Singapore-based Temasek which will acquire a stake in the business.

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Cost remains persistent barrier against retirement advice

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The high cost of receiving financial advice continues to be a barrier preventing half of retirees from seeking an adviser’s support, Vanguard’s latest data shows.

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