How inappropriate advice led to NextGen’s liquidation

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As NextGen sees its Australian financial services licence cancelled by ASIC, Money Management tracks how an AFCA complaint led to the firm falling into liquidation.

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NextGen sees AFSL cancelled by ASIC

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ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence of NextGen Financial Group, following the Federal Court’s order in November for the firm to be wound up in insolvency.

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Where could the next licensee M&A come from?

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Inorganic growth is the trend of the day for licensees as multiple chief executives indicate how they intend to grow their businesses in 2024.

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GBST unveils WealthConnect upgrades to better support advisers

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GBST has announced multiple enhancements to its digital advice practice management system, WealthConnect, to create further efficiencies for financial advisers and their clients.

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E&P looks beyond Dixon turmoil to expand client base

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E&P Wealth’s focus is shifting to expand its client base as it completes the migration of clients into its retail wealth management division as well as provides an update on its class action.

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US family office launches advisory service in Australia

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Advisory firm Giles Wade has partnered with US-based Asena Family Office to help it launch an Australian arm offering advice and asset management services.

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Mentoring program seeks to improve financial services gender gap

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Future IM/Pact has launched a mentoring and advocacy program to make it easier for investment teams to recruit future talent as financial services is found to have one of the widest gender gaps.

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Former FPA CEO appointed to lead CSLR

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Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has confirmed the start date for consumers to lodge claims with the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort as well as its first chair.

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Which three advice licensees have grown in FY24 YTD?

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Only three out of the 10 largest advice licensees have seen net growth in their financial adviser numbers since the beginning of the 2024 financial year, according to Wealth Data.

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Managed accounts see 50% rise in adviser usage

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Over half of advisers are now using managed accounts with their clients, according to Adviser Ratings, a rise of 50 per cent since 2019.

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