Perth advice practice pleads guilty to dishonest conduct

A Perth financial planning firm has pleaded guilty to three charges of dishonest conduct by falsifying information on client insurance forms.

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ASIC releases Feb exam results

ASIC has released the pass data for candidates who sat the February financial advice exam.

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Former ASIC commissioner takes up board role at Cboe

Former ASIC commissioner, Cathie Armour, has taken up a board role at Cboe, her first since departing the regulator last year, as director David Trude departs after 11 years.

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What’s the appetite for office REITs in 2023?

While REITs are well positioned for an environment of elevated inflation and low growth, office spaces could face double headwinds with rate hikes and the adoption of hybrid work.

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Advice fintech CEO to depart

The chief executive of an advice financial technology firm is to step down after two years.

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Magellan warns of potential ‘black swan’ event

Magellan has warned a black swan event ‘cannot be ruled out’ given the current banking crisis but reassured investors in its $7.2 billion Global fund that it has minimal banking exposure.

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Why mindset coaching could benefit female clients

Female investors hold different financial drivers, beliefs and goals than their male counterparts, which need to be unpacked for a successful adviser-client relationship.

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Inflation hits spending patterns of retirees

Some 80% of retirees say they are already negatively feeling the impact of inflation and the majority are concerned it will mean they run out of money, according to Challenger.

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Which licensee has seen the most adviser growth YTD?

A Victoria-based licensee has reported the highest volume of adviser growth since the start of the year, according to Wealth Data.

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Schroders slashes equity weighting on flagship fund to 15-year low

The $2.8 billion flagship Schroder Real Return fund is holding its lowest weighting to equities since inception in 2008, as its managers are opting to hold cash for unexpected opportunities instead.

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