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Stay up to date with regulatory compliance at the FAAA Congress
|The upcoming Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress will explore ASIC's key focus for the remainder of the year, while shedding some light on the ongoing developments from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and the Compensation Scheme as Last Resort (CSLR).
MDS drags Treasury to assess FSC levy proposal
My Dealer Services (MDS) has called on Treasury to assess the Financial Services Council's (FSC) latest proposal to lift levies paid by licensees to ASIC, which it describes as an "attack" on small licensees.
Esencia merges with HNW advice practice
A Sydney-based practice advising high-net-worth individuals is merging with Esencia Wealth, adding some 250 clients and two senior advisers to the firm.
SIAA calls for fresh talent amid advice demand
Stockbroking and investment advice firms need to broaden their approach to attracting and retaining talent as the profession prepares for a major shift in clients and wealth, according to a new report from the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA).
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Though she initially tried, Sacha Burchgart couldn't escape the call of a career in financial advice; it just took staring down her own mortality to see what's possible when you do things differently. Jamie Williamson writes.
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Stonepoint is another lesson in fund governance and investor protection
The demise of the Stonepoint Capital Fund may have gone under the radar for many, but proves an important point for independent governance when examined.
The importance of purpose-driven team meetings
A purpose-driven meeting can provide "clarity, accountability and engagement" within a financial planning practice.
Not all private credit risk is created equal
Advisers and investors need to look beyond headline yields and assess the structure, security and manager capability behind each strategy.
A never ending story of levies
The extensive processing period for Shield and First Guardian complaints means financial advisers will likely not be able to see an end to a series of ...
