Reviewing ASIC’s Q3 advice enforcement activity

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Money Management compiles ASIC’s enforcement action against financial advisers and licensees during the third quarter of 2024, including sentencing, bannings and FSCP action.

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So long, farewell: When former owners just won’t say goodbye

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When it comes to acquiring an advice practice, one of the most difficult challenges can be former owners who refuse to take a step back, preventing a clean handover for the new buyers.

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Shaw and Partners bolsters Sydney advisory team

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Shaw and Partners Financial Services has appointed a NSW state manager to lead its Sydney-based private wealth advisory team, alongside several financial adviser appointments from Ord Minnett.

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SQM to launch managed account benchmarks

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Research house SQM has announced it will collect data covering managed account portfolios in response to industry demand, with the intention to launch benchmarks in due course.

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AZ NGA inks strategic partnership with US investment giant

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Financial advisory group AZ NGA has announced a strategic partnership with a $294 billion global investment manager to support its acquisition plans.

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HUB24 deal expedites Reach’s expansion into wealth market

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Reach Alternative Investments CEO, Sam Phillips, says its strategic alliance with HUB24 will “expedite its expansion” into the wealth market as it embarks on discussions on future product launches.

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Rhombus Advisory steps out from the shadows of Insignia

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Three months after its separation from Insignia Financial, Rhombus Advisory CEO Darren Whereat has shared how the firm is supporting the growth aspirations of its advice network.

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AMP BOLR objectors pin hopes on settlement appeal

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As the dust settles on the AMP BOLR settlement, Money Management understands several participants are still hopeful of making an appeal for a fairer sum.

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Secrets of success: Advice leaders share their tips

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Four advice industry leaders share tips from their career experiences and what has helped progress to their senior leadership positions.

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Private wealth firm launched after Pitcher Partners buyout

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A new Sydney wealth manager for high-net-worth individuals has launched, formed from a buyout of multiple operational aspects of Pitcher Partners’ wealth management arm and run by experienced adviser Charlie Viola.

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