Adviser numbers boast strong recovery in 1Q25

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Quarterly Wealth Data analysis has uncovered positive improvements in financial adviser numbers compared with losses in the prior corresponding period.

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Complex advice portfolios deterring acquirers

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Holding portfolios that are too complex or personalised can be a detractor for acquirers of financial advice firms as they require too much effort to maintain post-acquisition.

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Advisers urged to avoid ‘regulatory waiting game’

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As the financial advice profession continues to wait on further DBFO legislation, industry commentators have encouraged advisers to act now in driving practice efficiency.

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Barings strengthens Aussie presence with key hire

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The $673 billion global investment manager has appointed a former Zenith sales head as it seeks to expand its reach in the Australian wealth management market.

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Winning over the unadvised amid $3.5tn wealth wave

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Lower fees and trustworthiness are the top factors enticing unadvised Australians to seek a financial adviser, according to Fidelity International, common across all generations.

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New Zealand to launch financial advice review

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New Zealand’s financial regulator is following the footsteps of its Tasman neighbours and proposing to conduct a review on improving the accessibility of financial advice and advice business models.

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Relative Return Unplugged: Liberation Day hits and markets react

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In this week’s episode of Relative Return Unplugged, AMP chief economist Shane Oliver joins the show to unravel

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AFCA set to expel United Global Capital

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AFCA has confirmed United Global Capital’s membership of the body will not be extended to accept further complaints, avoiding a repeat of the Dixon Advisory scenario.

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Fund managers enact bidding wars for specialist talent

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Fund managers may be operating in a squeezed environment, but a salary guide shows they are willing to pay up for specialist talent to diversify their fund range.

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BTC on your APL? Licensees air views on crypto

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Three of Australia’s largest financial advice groups have shared their thoughts with Money Management on whether they would include crypto on their approved product lists.

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