Advice complaints on the decline but ‘getting more complex’: AFCA

Monthly complaints have fallen, but they could rise again by opening the scope of advice to other providers, according to AFCA lead ombudsman for investments and advice Shail Singh.

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Why Abood believes funds could struggle without digital strategies

In questioning whether financial advice is “too complex” for the average Australian, Sarah Abood has reiterated the importance of digital tools to address accessibility concerns.

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Former Future Fund chief technology officer joins Praemium

The investment platform has appointed Richard Large as chief technology officer, a former CTO at Australia’s $250 billion sovereign wealth fund.

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Where does relevant provider registration with ASIC now stand?

ASIC’s senior executive leader, Leah Sciacca, has provided an update on the status of financial adviser registration with the regulator since it was delayed in November 2022.

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Invest Blue invests $2m in Lumiant’s digital platform

The national financial advice firm has announced a strategic partnership with Lumiant to build a cloud-based platform that would boost advice clients’ engagement and satisfaction.

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How the US Federal Reserve killed regional banks

An aggressive hiking cycle, an inverted yield curve and maturing government bonds have created a major banking disaster.

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How is RIAA engaging with financial advisers?

In conversation with Money Management, RIAA’s chief executive, Simon O’Connor, has shared how the organisation is creating initiatives to engage and help the advice community.

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JPMAM’s Craig pushes back on Fed rate cut

There are unlikely to be rate cuts by central banks this year, according to JPMAM’s Kerry Craig, but investors need to prepare their portfolios for a 2024 rate reversal.

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US regulators move to impose new levy on big banks

A new levy on large US banks has been proposed by regulators, set to deliver a two-year blow to earnings.

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ClearBridge forecasts 75% likelihood of Q3 US recession

The fund management firm’s proprietary risk dashboard has predicted a 75 per cent probability of a recession in the US.

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