Rethinking risk management for advice licensees

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Insignia Financial’s chief risk officer sheds light why the “multidimensional” risks of operating a financial advice licensee requires a holistic and curious approach.

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ASIC to appeal Finder crypto decision

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ASIC has appealed the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss proceedings against Finder regarding a crypto-asset product.

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Mercury Capital acquires 40% stake in Findex from KKR

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Findex has announced private equity firm Mercury Capital will acquire a 40 per cent stake in the company from KKR as it seeks to triple in size in the next five years.

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How can advice firms avoid an AFSL failure?

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With 4.2 financial advice firms expected to fail per year, what type of problems can occur that could cause a licensee or micro-AFSL to go under?

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Mayfair 101’s Mawhinney charged with dishonest conduct

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The head of Mayfair 101, James Mawhinney, has been charged with four counts of engaging in dishonest conduct.

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Five themes in future ETF development

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Five industry commentators have shared their insights on the future of ETFs, including a possible US$1 trillion ETF and more active ETF vehicles.

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Adviser Ratings and Zenith appoint senior hires

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Adviser Ratings has appointed a new product director to its ranks, while Zenith Investment Partners welcomes back a former partner and senior investment consultant to the firm.

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Counterclaim filed in Sequoia legal action

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Sequoia Financial Group has received a defence and counterclaim from Tim McGowen regarding the acquisition of Informed Investor.

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Platinum forecasts $1.2bn in redemptions

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Platinum Asset Management has reported its latest funds under management figures, with the firm forecasting a further $1.2 billion in redemptions ahead from its institutional and wholesale business.

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JAWG calls for ‘urgent changes’ to fix QAR legislation

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The Joint Associations Working Group has issued a statement urging the government to fix the Quality of Advice Review legislation to prevent an “unworkable” path forward.

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