Franklin Templeton announces flurry of appointments

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Franklin Templeton has signalled a new period of strong growth and expansion as it unveils five internal promotions in its Australian business, including a retail distribution lead.

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Otivo appoints chief advice officer

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Online financial advice platform Otivo has made an internal promotion to chief advice officer to ensure the firm’s advisers are providing suitable and compliant advice.

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Aussie fund managers launch active ETFs

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Two Australian fund managers have launched active ETFs on the ASX, one investing in global equities and the other investing in Australian small caps.

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Bravura makes 2 senior hires

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The former chief product officer at Iress, Aaron Knowles, has joined software firm Bravura Solutions as it seeks to “scale new heights” in global growth.

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Small caps: An election trump card for 2025?

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Insignia completes NAB/MLC Wealth separation

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Insignia Financial has reached a major milestone in completing the separation of MLC Wealth from NAB, having acquired the firm back in 2021.

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FSCP clamps down on poor recordkeeping

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Proper recordkeeping has been described as the “mortar between the bricks” of the advice process and critical to an FSCP decision as an adviser is suspended for failures in this area.

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C-suite exec departs MLC Asset Management

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The chief commercial officer of MLC Asset Management has stepped down after five years as parent company Insignia Financial reviews its leadership.

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Licensees’ conflict of interest under ASIC gaze

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There could be changes ahead for how ASIC requires licensees to handle conflicts of interest as the corporate regulator announces it will be meeting key stakeholders next year to update guidance.

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Could advisers better prepare for client feedback?

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The majority of advisers are failing to proactively understand their clients’ needs and satisfaction, with just one in four practices formally seeking feedback in the last two years, according to Business Health.

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