Diverger explores innovative ways to increase scale

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EXCLUSIVE Easing regulation has made it easier to be a licensee, but Diverger is still in talks to see how it can grow its scale, according to chief executive Nathan Jacobsen.

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AMP completes SuperConcepts sale

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AMP has completed its sale of SuperConcepts to private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners.

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IAL receives largest-ever insurance penalty for consumer protection breaches

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Insurance Australia Ltd has been penalised $40 million by the Federal Court in the largest-ever penalty imposed against an insurer for breaches of consumer protection law.

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Super changes kick in for FY2023–24

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As the new financial year kicks off, financial advisers will need to ensure their clients – especially those approaching retirement – are in the right place for their superannuation as multiple changes take effect.

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AUSTRAC completes Bell Financial audit

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AUSTRAC has concluded its external audit of Bell Financial Group after more than a year and has released its verdict.

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E&P Financial appoints new CEO

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E&P Financial Group, parent of Dixon Advisory, has appointed a new chief executive as Peter Anderson steps down.

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Significant loss of 46 advisers marks end of FY2022–23

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Going into the end of the financial year, adviser movements remain disappointing with a large loss of 46 advisers for the week, according to Wealth Data.

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FAAA calls on government to re-enact levy freeze

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FAAA chief executive, Sarah Abood, has hit out at the 2022–23 ASIC levy estimate for advisers and called for the temporary freeze to be re-enacted.

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How much will advisers pay in the 2022–23 levy?

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ASIC has released the indicative levy for advisers in 2022–23 in its latest cost recovery implementation statement.

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FSCP puts SOA mistakes in the spotlight

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A relevant provider that used an inaccurate SOA to induce a client to switch superannuation funds is the subject of the Financial Services and Credit Panel’s latest complaint.

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