Is self-licensing right for your business?

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There may be a trend for advisers opting to set up their own licence, but those contemplating the change have been warned it is not necessarily the right path for every adviser.

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Perpetual reflects on $4.3bn outflows in ‘difficult quarter’

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Perpetual saw $4.3 billion in outflows from its asset management division in the last quarter to 31 December, but market movement meant overall AUM increased.

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Future Fund chair appointed to replace Costello

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The $211 billion Future Fund has appointed a new chair to replace Peter Costello, who will step down next month after 14 years.

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Equity markets in for robust upswing: Tribeca

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Tribeca portfolio manager, Jun Bei Liu, remains optimistic amid forecasts of a soft landing and has outlined three sectors to be potential winners in the year ahead.

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GBST appoints APAC head from SS&C

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Wealth management and advice technology firm GBST has appointed a head of Asia Pacific, joining from SS&C Technologies.

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Former Melbourne director faces prison for allegedly breaching 10-year ban

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A former Melbourne wealth director could face imprisonment after allegedly running five companies despite being ordered by the Federal Court to not carry on a financial services business for 10 years.

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New entrants propel positive adviser growth

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Wealth Data has recorded a “very encouraging” 18 advisers joining the financial advice industry this week, with over three-quarters joining as new entrants.

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Betashares’ flagship ETFs surpass $4bn FUM

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Significant demand for both Australian and international equity exposure has driven Betashares’ two flagship ETFs to reach more than $4 billion in funds under management each.

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Advice and super executives recognised in Australia Day honours

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A director at the Financial Advice Association Australia and a former superannuation chief executive are among recipients of this year’s Australia Day honours.

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UBS appoints wholesale client coverage head

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The asset manager has welcomed a new head of wholesale client coverage to focus on Australia and New Zealand, representing a “key step” in its growth strategy.

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