Higher client fees lead to higher profitability for self-licensed advisers

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Self-licensed advisers are most likely to have seen their profit margins increase over the past 12 months, according to research by Investment Trends, as fees increase for clients.

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Experience pathway passed

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The experience pathway has passed in Parliament today, three months after being introduced.

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RBA’s Lowe makes final rate decision

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RBA governor, Philip Lowe, has made his final rate decision ahead of stepping down from the role later this month.

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Why did ASIC ignore complaints about $180m Ponzi scheme?

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ASIC has been rapped for ignoring multiple tip-offs about the $180 million Courtenay House Ponzi scheme, waiting four years to take regulatory action.

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ASIC commences civil penalty proceedings against Westpac

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The corporate regulator has commenced civil penalty proceedings against Westpac for failing to respond to 229 customer hardship notices within the required time limit.

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Sequoia’s adviser network grows amid fallen results

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The firm’s licensee services business was a “standout” despite weaker results in FY23, says CEO Garry Crole, with attracting existing advisers a key focus in this financial year.

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Shipton writes to Chalmers and Jones on workplace safety

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The former ASIC chair has penned an open letter to the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer asking for their support following a Senate appearance that detailed work, health and safety failures at the corporate regulator.

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Which licensees have stood out from the pack in the last two years?

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Looking at changes in adviser numbers since H2 2021 in terms of appointments and resignations, research reveals just two licensee groups report a net positive change.

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The challenge for BDMs in a new adviser landscape

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With the growth of micro-AFSLs and new licensees in a shifting advice landscape, business development ma

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APRA’s performance test sees 96 trustee directed products fail

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APRA has announced 96 trustee directed products and one MySuper product failed to meet the benchmark of its 2023 superannuation performance test.

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