Federal Court gives verdict on Dixon Advisory director Ryan

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The Federal Court has given a verdict on ASIC’s case against Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan which had alleged he breached his director duties.

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Thriving in the ‘brave new world of advice’

Adviser Ratings financial advice client engagement technology

As the Australian financial advice industry undergoes transformative change, Adviser Ratings pinpoints five key trends characterising the future of the profession.

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Specialist network an ‘absolute must’ for advisers

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Over 70 per cent of financial advisers are regularly working with other specialists in tax, aged care and estate planning, according to Viridian, to meet increasingly complex client needs.

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Are advisers missing out on managed accounts’ full potential?

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Almost half of financial advice firms are still holding back from using managed accounts in their practice, Netwealth uncovers, despite the efficiency benefits they can offer to advisers.

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FAAA signs MOU with FPSB India to ease adviser shortage

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Formalising its arrangement to bring international advisers to Australia, the FAAA has signed an international memorandum of understanding with FPSB India.

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Transparent promotion frameworks vital in financial services

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A global investment management firm executive has called for standardised promotion policies to close the “gendered promotion gap”.

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RBA announces latest rate call

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The Reserve Bank of Australia's latest interest rate announcement has left punters disheartened on Melbourne Cup Day.

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Small AFSLs on the rise but breach reporting low

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ASIC data shows the number of smaller AFSLs with less than $50 million in revenue has increased by 25 per cent in the past year, but the regulator believes they are still under reporting breaches.

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Financial services market facing oversupply of highly skilled execs

Kaizen Recruitment recruitment hires boards

The financial services industry is currently “overwhelmed with quality and quantity of candidates”, Kaizen Recruitment explains, leading executives to face 12-month long recruitment processes.

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CFS teams up with Viridian Advisory on advice offering

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Following its recent partnership with Otivo, Colonial First State has now announced an arrangement with Viridian Advisory to offer unadvised members with one-off, topic-based financial advice.

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