Some 41 per cent of financial advisers say they have no conflicts of interest in their business, according to Holley Nethercote, indicating a fundamental lack of understanding of the regime.
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia has announced an upcoming adviser-focused course to launch next month about ESG integration in advice firms.
The cost of running an ESG fund is on the rise, and firms and investors are in debate how much this extra cost should impact product costs.
The Financial Advice Association Australia has detailed strategies that can improve advice efficiencies without the need for legislation.
In an update to the case of managed fund Shield Master Fund, the Federal Court has appointed an independent party to have full control of its bank accounts and prevent the responsible entity from dealing in its assets.
Compliance professionals working in financial services are facing burnout risk as higher workloads, coupled with the ever-changing regulation, place notable strain on staff.
With the indicative ASIC levy expected soon, the FAAA has queried whether the cost of action against Dixon Advisory will impact the 2023–24 figures.
Ahead of the upcoming ASIC inquiry report, Senator Andrew Bragg has criticised the regulator and Labor government for the impact of rising levies on financial advice practices.
Two former Magellan fund managers have launched their own boutique firm with support from Bennelong Funds Management, focusing on small and mid-cap global equities.
