Client appetite grows for one-off episodic advice

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There is a need for advice businesses to offer flexible service models, with Investment Trends research suggesting over half of potential clients prefer one-off advice to meet their financial needs.

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How much could investors recover from Shield Master Fund?

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Administrator Deloitte has shared how much Shield Master Fund investors could receive in estimated returns if the scheme is successfully wound up.

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iPartners takes majority stake in Melbourne fund manager

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Alternative asset manager iPartners Funds Management has announced a new acquisition to support its retail presence with a majority stake in Mi Funds Management.

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SOA replacement presents ‘blank canvas’ for advisers

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The development of a new advice document presents a “blank canvas” for advisers to create a suitable document replacing statements of advice, says Adviser Ratings.

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T. Rowe Price promotes ANZ consultant head to APAC role

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T. Rowe Price has promoted head of Australia and New Zealand consultant relations, Cassandra Crowe, to the equivalent APAC role.

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ASIC bans former South Australian financial adviser

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A former South Australian financial adviser, who also authored two personal finance books, has been banned by ASIC for a period of seven years.

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ASIC announces results of final 2024 adviser exam

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ASIC has released the results for the November sitting of the financial adviser exam, with the pass mark sitting substantially higher than in August.

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Adviser numbers reverse November’s gains

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Overall financial adviser numbers have fallen this week, although Centrepoint Alliance has seen this week’s largest gains, according to Wealth Data.

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‘Worst of the worst’: SMSF misconduct concerns weigh on advisers

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Inappropriate advice relating to SMSFs has been identified as a pain point for the advice industry, with professionals claiming these vehicles can draw out “the worst of the worst” in financial services.

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Government names financial advisers as core skill

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Financial investment advisers have been singled out as a core skill in demand in Australia, with the government aiming to attract more skilled migrants to the sector.

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