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FAAA takes aim at finfluencers with new campaign
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is rolling out consumer campaigns across prominent digital channels to promote the value of professional financial advice.
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Qantas Super standardises offset account investments
Qantas Super is changing the way most offset accounts are treated for members in its defined benefit (DB) divisions.
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Magellan warns of staggering sovereign debt
The unrelenting rise in sovereign debt could adversely impact investment markets, according to Magellan Financial Group, particularly as global public debt is expected to exceed US$100 trillion by the ...
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FCA changes bonds, derivatives transparency rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new transparency rules for bonds and derivatives markets and wants to expand payment options for investment research used by institutional ...
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Interest rates to remain on hold for some time
The Reserve Bank of Australia left interest rates unchanged at the November meeting, and experts are saying they will likely stay that way for some time yet.
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Federal Court quashes case against ex-Dixon Advisory director
The Federal Court has dealt ASIC a legal blow, dismissing its case against former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan and ordering the corporate regulator to cover his legal costs.
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Advisers count on specialist advisers: Survey
A new survey shows financial advisers are increasingly relying on other advisers who are specialists in the areas of tax, aged care, and estate planning. Viridian Advisory's latest Adviser Sentiment ...
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Liberal MP calls for SoA replacement
A liberal MP is calling for the Record of Advice to replace the Statement of Advice and has introduced the proposed changes in a bill to parliament.
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Australian Unity offloads banking business
Australian Unity has announced the sale of its banking business to Bank Australia, with the transfer set to be complete in late 2025. Under the agreement, Bank Australia will acquire Australian Unity ...
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AI use limited but take up rises among advisers
While adoption of artificial intelligence is limited across financial advice firms, the rate of adoption has increased significantly in the past year, according to Netwealth.
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US election to add to inflation woes: Experts
No matter who wins the US election this week, markets are preparing for the effects of more inflationary policy.
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FAAA moves to combat adviser shortage with new partnership
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) India as it attempts to bridge the adviser gap.