Sudden wealth is on the rise – how advisers can protect clients from its pitfalls

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The challenges of sudden wealth Most people, to a greater or lesser degree, dream of sudden wealth. But whilst the pursuit of riches can be a powerful motivating force that... Read more continue reading

Are you getting the licence you’re paying for

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Purchasing an Australian financial service licence (AFSL) or an Australian credit licence (ACL) is an exciting opportunity to take your financial service business to the next stage of growth. The... Read more continue reading

How wealth managers can avoid losing key people to the great resignation

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Besides the election, this year is throwing new challenges to the nation’s wealth management industry. An immediate challenge is for leaders to keep their teams safe and well given continuing... Read more continue reading

Lonsec named 2022 Overall Best Research House by Adviser Ratings

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Lonsec has been named Overall Best Research House in the Adviser Ratings 2022 Australian Financial Advice Landscape Report, surveying over 1,300 advisers across the industry. Contributing to the Overall award,... Read more continue reading

Mason Stevens named as no. 1 platform for Best Adviser Support

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Adviser Ratings has announced Mason Stevens as the winner of the Adviser Support category award as part of their inaugural Adviser Choice awards. The awards recognise the financial services companies... Read more continue reading

Adviser Ratings’ Landscape Report illustrates impacts of falling adviser numbers – with further to go

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The Adviser Ratings Landscape Report – the most comprehensive research on Australia’s wealth industry – illustrates how the changing nature of wealth management has impacted financial advice, funds management, and consumers. Based... Read more continue reading

Where will the greatest disruption to your practice come from?

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Disruption has long been a feature of financial services distribution.  Disruption constantly occurs with new market entrants, product innovation, shifting strategic focus on the part of suppliers in relation to... Read more continue reading

Carpe Diem – The time is right to start your own risk advice renaissance

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The opportunity One of the more notable aspects of the recent and substantial decline in adviser numbers has been the disproportionately large reduction in risk specialists. Investment Trends data[1] from... Read more continue reading

Building a Resilient Future – Policy priorities for the Federal Election

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The Australian Investment Council has released Building a Resilient Future, a policy blueprint for economic and jobs growth. The blueprint highlights the private capital industry’s view of key policies for consideration... Read more continue reading

What Britney Spears can teach advisers about guardianship and consumer protection

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Introduction If we were to ever appoint a Patron Saint of Financial Advice and Estate Planning, a pretty strong case could be made for Britney Spears. Because, thanks to the... Read more continue reading