Former Schroders Australia CEO joins private markets manager

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Private markets firm Spire Capital has appointed former Schroders Australia chief executive, Sam Hallinan, as a partner as it seeks to expand its reach with financial advisers.

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The licensee leading YTD organic adviser growth

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With an increase of 25 advisers since the start of the year, Wealth Data has identified the licensee seeing the largest organic adviser growth.

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How can advisers avoid a PI claim?

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A complex series of factors can cause financial advisers to get caught up in professional indemnity insurance claims – Numerisk’s Richard Silberman shares how to avoid such events.

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ASIC hands down permanent ban to crypto fund director

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The corporate regulator has handed down a permanent ban to the director of a crypto fund, whom it deemed to lack “integrity, trustworthiness and judgement”.

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Relative Return: Looking beyond the Magnificent Seven

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In this episode, host Laura Dew speaks with Christopher Chen, senior investment director, Asia Pacific, at American Century Investments, about global small caps, technology stocks, and why ESG is not a political statement.

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Iress and Striver partner to support advice talent pipeline

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Iress has announced a partnership with financial services career provider Striver to encourage new graduates and career changers into the financial advice industry.

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Financial services class actions rise 69%

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Financial services class actions are back on the agenda after a ‘brief reprieve’ in recent years, reporting a 69 per cent rise in 2023, with crypto and ESG matters expected to fuel future actions.

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Perth wealth manager expands to regional WA with accountancy partnership

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A Perth private wealth firm has expanded to take advantage of the demand for advice in regional Western Australia, driven by rising land values and intergenerational wealth transfer.

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Hybrids: The how and why

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Qld adviser receives permanent ban over dishonest conduct

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The corporate regulator has permanently banned a Queensland-based adviser from providing any financial services.

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