CPD: Conflicts of interest – preparing for ASIC’s overhaul of RG 181

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Introduction In late 2024, ASIC announced[1] it would be consulting with licensees and other stakeholders as part of its review and update of several Regulatory Guides, including RG 181- Licensing:... Read more continue reading

CPD: Listed investments and the ethical practice

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The announcement of tariffs to be imposed by the US heralded increased volatility across global financial markets. In such an environment, investors may be more likely to scrutinise the advice... Read more continue reading

UBS Tops Extel’s Inaugural Australia & New Zealand Research, Sales, Trading & Execution, and Corporate Access Rankings

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UBS is proud to achieve the leading position across Research, Sales, Trading & Execution, and Corporate Access rankings as part of the inaugural Extel 2025 Australia & New Zealand survey[1]. UBS achieved positions... Read more continue reading

What you need to do to build an elite practice

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Not everyone wants to have an elite practice, and that is ok.  Having a good lifestyle business is fine if that’s what you want. Having a great practice is great... Read more continue reading

CPD: Ethics and financial abuse

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Financial abuse is becoming more prevalent in Australian society. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines financial abuse in the context of an ethical financial advice practice. A lot of... Read more continue reading

HLB Mann Judd wins “best firm” category at this year’s Client Choice Awards

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HLB Mann Judd has been named Best Accounting & Consulting Firm ($100-$200 million revenue) at this year’s Client Choice Awards, presented on 26 March 2025, marking back-to-back wins of the... Read more continue reading

Merricks Capital wins global Agri investor award

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Hard asset investment specialist Merricks Capital has won a major international award for its innovative agricultural lending. Merricks Capital has announced it had been awarded ‘Private Lender of the Year... Read more continue reading

You need to get selling

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Advisers: Good advice process is not enough. Being technically competent is not enough. You have to get selling. I know that “Sell” is seen as a bit of a dirty... Read more continue reading

Cost of living, housing and aged care – top three concerns ahead of the Federal Budget according to latest Viridian Advisory adviser poll

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Viridian Advisory’s latest adviser poll has revealed that the cost-of-living crisis, the current housing shortage, and aged care policies are dominating client concerns as Australians brace for the upcoming 2025-2026... Read more continue reading

Five tips for business owners thinking of selling their businesses

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Selling a business is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions any business owner can make. Whether you’ve built your company from the ground up or scaled an... Read more continue reading