FSI announces inaugural chief commercial officer

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First Sentier Investors has announced two key promotions in its leadership team, with a new global head of distribution and marketing and the newly created role of chief commercial officer.

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Advisers outline cautious optimism heading into 2025

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Global wealth advisers are cautiously optimistic about the future, with many expecting to meet their clients’ financial goals over the next few years despite economic challenges, according to Schroders.

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Financial adviser numbers remain steady above 15,500

Wealth-Data/Colin-Williams/financial-adviser/

After weeks of fluctuating above and below 15,500, adviser numbers have maintained their hold above the line for three consecutive weeks.

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NSW advice firm sees AFSL cancelled

ASIC/CSLR/

An advice AFSL has seen its licence cancelled by ASIC this month for failing to pay an AFCA determination, which was then covered by the CSLR.

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FAAA calls for Dixon compensation to be expanded beyond advice

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The FAAA’s Phil Anderson believes the problem with Dixon Advisory is “much bigger than an advice issue” and the levy to pay for it should be expanded beyond the financial advice sector.

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Employee burnout sitting at ‘alarming levels’

mental-health/stress/workplace-wellbeing/Robert-Half/

Advice professionals are being encouraged to proactively engage with their staff on mental wellbeing, with a new report finding a surge in employee exhaustion and stress over the past year.

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ASIC’s Kirkland warns on Shield advice misconduct

ASIC/

ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland says the problems regarding advisers recommending clients to invest in the troubled Shield Master Fund are far from being an “isolated incident”.

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FAAA shares 5-year plan

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FAAA chair David Sharpe says its members are ready to control their own professional standards via co-regulation as the organisation shares its five-year roadmap.

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Industry redundancies raise questions about talent loyalty

insignia/hiring/

As cost-cutting programs drive a rise in wealth management redundancies, a recruitment consultant suggests highly regarded talent are seeing their loyalty tested in an uncertain market.

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Advisers bullish on global equities but valuations a worry

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A new survey has found advisers are planning to increase allocations to global equities as well as Australian small caps in the next six months, however they believe high valuations in the market remain concerning.

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