What is the top region for advisers?

Victoria/Adviser-Ratings/

A suburb in Victoria has been crowned as the top suburb by opportunity for financial advisers, according to data from Adviser Ratings.

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Doctors or advisers – who face stricter regulation?

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According to the former AFA submission to the Senate Economics Committee’s investigation into ASIC, there are “significant differences” in the treatment of misconduct in occupations.

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Exploring the platform market for HNW clients

platforms/high-net-worth-clients/investment-trends/

Platforms that already offer full functionalities are now opting to differentiate themselves based on specialisations and client segments, according to Recep Peker, as he launches a platform research service.

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Centrepoint Alliance welcomes ‘green shoots’ in adviser landscape

centrepoint-alliance/QAR/

There are ‘green shoots’ appearing in the financial adviser market, according to Centrepoint CEO John Shuttleworth, with the firm looking to grow its network via organic and inorganic growth.

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ASIC welcomes new commissioners

ASIC/Joe-Longo/danielle-press/

With commissioner Danielle Press to depart ASIC next month, the Treasurer has appointed three new commissioners to the corporate regulator.

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FAAA member numbers hit the ASIC FAR

ASIC/Wealth-Data/financial-advisers-register/

Falling just short of previous forecasts, recent figures indicate FAAA members now comprise almost 50 per cent of the ASIC FAR, according to Wealth Data.

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Perpetual repositions asset management leadership amid $8.1bn outflows

Perpetual/Pendal-Group/asset-management/

Perpetual has announced leadership changes to its asset management executive team as it reports FY23 NPAT down 42 per cent thanks to $8.1 billion in net outflows.

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Insignia reports 39% NPAT rise

insignia-financial/renato-mota/financial-advice/

Insignia has announced net profit after tax of $51.2 million for FY23, a rise of 39 per cent from the previous year as it announces a strategic refresh with a 'client wellbeing' division.

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Former ASIC chair let down by regulator over 'soul destroying' smear campaign

treasury/ASIC/senate/

James Shipton has called out his former employer for failing to support or protect him during a six-month abusive ad campaign in 2020 by a defendant charged with offenses instigated by ASIC.

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HUB24 MD on platform growth, flags digital advice product

HUB24/platforms/Adviser-Ratings/

HUB24 managing director, Andrew Alcock, believes there is a “clear pack of winners” gaining market share as traditional platforms exit while flagging the possibility of a digital advice product for lower balance clients.

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