FPA/AFA complete merger with Perera to depart

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AFA national president Sam Perera has announced he will not be joining the board of the newly-formed Financial Advice Association Australia.

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Govt opens consultation on $3m super balance tax changes

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The consultation paper on doubling the concessional tax rate for superannuation balances exceeding $3 million would take feedback from stakeholders until mid-April.

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Sydney wealth manager launches online solution

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Sydney-based wealth manager Sarto Advisory has launched its own online investing solution with OpenInvest to help younger investors.

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Chicago asset manager expands into Australia

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GCM Grosvenor has opened an office in Sydney and appointed Andy Lukas as managing director of its Australia and New Zealand operations.

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AMP CEO updates on portfolio simplification progress

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AMP has updated shareholders on its portfolio simplification program, stating negative short-term profit impacts from strategic decisions around banks and platforms will benefit the long-term business.

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Former Class CEO steps up as Bravura chair

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Andrew Russell, who spent three years as chief executive of Class, has been appointed interim chair of Bravura Solutions as Neil Broekhuizen departs after 14 years.

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A busy Q1 2023 for ASIC

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With at least five financial adviser bans, including an adviser who falsified his exam result, the Austr

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Future2 expands scope as FPA’s Abood steps down

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The FPA’s Future2 Foundation will now include participants from the Association of Financial Advisers and the SMSF Association as board director Sarah Abood steps down.

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Exam passes prompt adviser gains

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There has been a net gain of 15 advisers joining the industry this week, including nine new entrants following their exam pass.

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Cboe completes 18-month tech migration

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Stock exchange Cboe has completed its technology migration, increasing its capacity to launch products and increase its market competition in Australia.

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