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Financial planning

A strong recovery in its wealth divisions has helped drive Westpac to a robust half-year result....

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People & Products

The FPA's newly appointed chief executive, Mark Rantall, is a strong believer in the value of financial advice....

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People & Products

Former Godfrey Pembroke executive Mark Rantall named as new FPA CEO....

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Financial planning

Listed dealer group Count Financial has confirmed it will seek to take ownership of its preferred investment platforms in response to proposed regulatory reforms that wou...

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Financial planning

Genesys Wealth Advisers has begun rolling out AXA's Discovery client matching program to its national network of member firms....

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Financial planning

The MFAA has expelled accredited mortgage consultant and E-Mortgage Wise director Don Hoang for misconduct, along with his company....

Financial planning

Former Patriot Asset Management Australian share and small companies funds have been rebranded and relaunched following the acquisition in April of the asset manager by I...

Financial planning

While the Federal Government's response to the Henry Review of Taxation has drawn a mixed reaction from the financial services industry, one thing stakeholders mostly agr...

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Editorial

As the dust settles on the ACCC's decision to veto NAB's acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific, Mike Taylor writes that many have noted the degree to which the regulator's view...

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Financial planning

The financial services industry has given the Federal Government’s response to the Henry Review of Taxation a mixed welcome, with most welcoming the proposed changes to s...

Financial planning

Macquarie has reported a 21 per cent increase in full-year net profit....

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People & Products

Ord Minnett has appointed Michael Hughes as head of corporate finance. Hughes will assume the role in June 2010 and will be responsible for Ord Minnett’s corporate financ...

Financial planning

ANZ’s acquisition of ING Australia has delivered a positive outcome to the banking group’s wealth management bottom line....

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Financial planning

Dealer groups are continuing to support calls for a unified industry voice despite concerns about how a potential merger between the FPA and the AFA would work....

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Superannuation

Accounting industry bodies aren't concerned about losing their SMSF advice exemption as long as new regulations are both flexible and in the best interests of clients....

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Glad to see the back of you Steve. You made financial more expensive, not more affordable as you claim, and presided ...

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ASIC has suspended the Australian Financial Services Licence of a Melbourne-based financial advice firm....

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ASIC has released the results of its first adviser exam to be held in 2025, with 241 candidates attempting the test....

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