Is it time to talk about quotas in financial services?

women in financial services women in finance gender equality gender diversity

An executive at the Institute of Public Accountants has suggested that a discussion around the need for gender quotas in financial services may now be warranted.

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JPMAM welcomes new global head of ETFs

JPMAM ETFs appointments

JP Morgan Asset Management looked internally to appoint its global head of ETFs, who has spent nearly 20 years at the firm.

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Dimensional Australia bolsters ETF strategies

ETFs Dimensional fund launch

Following its launch of three active ETFs last November, Dimensional Fund Advisors has expanded its range of ETFs in the Australian market with an additional three products.

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FSCP warns adviser over ROA usage

Record of Advice statement of advice ASIC FSCP

The difference between a Record of Advice and Statement of Advice is the crux of the FSCP’s latest determination against a relevant provider.

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M&A activity sees higher number of ceasing AFSLs

Wealth Data AFSLs licensees adviser numbers

The number of ceased advice licensees this financial year is nearly four times higher than the previous period, likely driven by M&A activity among new AFSLs, writes Wealth Data.

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The Libertas mistakes that caused AFSL cancellation

Libertas Financial Planning Sequoia complaints AFCA

Libertas Financial Planning saw its AFSL cancelled this month after the CSLR paid out compensation to a victim; details have been shared on the firm’s mistakes that led to the victim’s complaint.

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Iress’ transformation strategy bears fruit in 1H24

iress technology half-year results OneVue

Disciplined cost management on its transformation strategy has helped Iress to report an adjusted EBITDA of $67 million in the first half of 2024.

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ASIC doubles down on investment scam disruption

ASIC Stephen Jones scams

The corporate regulator has taken down over 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites in the past year, with this area remaining a core strategic priority for ASIC.

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Principal AM appoints Australia distribution head

Principal Global investors distribution hires

Principal Asset Management has appointed a new director of distribution in Australia to expand its reach in the domestic wholesale market.

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Former national advice business sees AFSL cancelled

Libertas Financial Planning ASIC AFSL

ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of a former national financial advice business after the CSLR was required to pay compensation for the firm’s actions.

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