Perth advice practice pleads guilty to dishonest conduct

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A Perth financial planning firm has pleaded guilty to three charges of dishonest conduct by falsifying information on client insurance forms.

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ASIC releases Feb exam results

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ASIC has released the pass data for candidates who sat the February financial advice exam.

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Former ASIC commissioner takes up board role at Cboe

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Former ASIC commissioner, Cathie Armour, has taken up a board role at Cboe, her first since departing the regulator last year, as director David Trude departs after 11 years.

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What’s the appetite for office REITs in 2023?

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While REITs are well positioned for an environment of elevated inflation and low growth, office spaces could face double headwinds with rate hikes and the adoption of hybrid work.

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Advice fintech CEO to depart

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The chief executive of an advice financial technology firm is to step down after two years.

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Magellan warns of potential ‘black swan’ event

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Magellan has warned a black swan event ‘cannot be ruled out’ given the current banking crisis but reassured investors in its $7.2 billion Global fund that it has minimal banking exposure.

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Why mindset coaching could benefit female clients

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Female investors hold different financial drivers, beliefs and goals than their male counterparts, which need to be unpacked for a successful adviser-client relationship.

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Inflation hits spending patterns of retirees

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Some 80% of retirees say they are already negatively feeling the impact of inflation and the majority are concerned it will mean they run out of money, according to Challenger.

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Which licensee has seen the most adviser growth YTD?

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A Victoria-based licensee has reported the highest volume of adviser growth since the start of the year, according to Wealth Data.

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Schroders slashes equity weighting on flagship fund to 15-year low

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The $2.8 billion flagship Schroder Real Return fund is holding its lowest weighting to equities since inception in 2008, as its managers are opting to hold cash for unexpected opportunities instead.

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