Almost 6,000 advisers still need to be registered with ASIC 

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Nearly 6,000 financial advisers are yet to be registered with ASIC[1] following the passage of legislation in November 2023, putting them at risk of no longer being able to provide... Read more continue reading

Falling inflation – what does it mean for investors?

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Key points Inflation is in retreat thanks to improved supply and cooling demand. A further fall is likely this year. Australian inflation remains relatively high – but this mainly reflects... Read more continue reading

FAAA fully supports proposed changes to financial adviser exam

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has backed the government’s proposed changes to the financial adviser exam, including making the exam completely multiple choice, removing restrictions on who can sit... Read more continue reading

Zenith appoints former Colonial First State product director to new role

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Zenith Investment Partners has appointed Matt Warren to the newly created role of group head of product. Mr Warren will be based in Sydney and report to managing director Jason Huddy. Mr... Read more continue reading

FAAA outlines priorities and expectations for 2024 

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2024 will be a watershed year for financial advice in Australia, and the FAAA expects to see positive and beneficial change to the profession over the next 12 months, says... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates seasonally increase over december

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SQM Research day has revealed national vacancy rates increased to 1.3% in December from 1.1% recorded in November. The total number of rental vacancies Australia-wide now stands at 39,797 residential... Read more continue reading

Sequoia Financial Group announces appointment of Bernie Fernandes as State Manager for WA and SA

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Sequoia Financial Group Limited (Sequoia) Managing Director and CEO Mr Garry Crole has announced that following a comprehensive executive search, Mr Bernie Fernandes has been appointed the national advisory group’s State Manager for Western and... Read more continue reading

Removing product issuers from fee consent forms the way forward to reduce red tape, says FAAA 

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In the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA’s) response to the government’s first batch of Quality of Advice Review (QAR) reforms, chief executive Sarah Abood says the FAAA’s key concern... Read more continue reading

Pamplona in the markets and the European Central Bank and Bank of England both on hold

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Fed: Pamplona in the markets! As was widely anticipated, the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) opted to eschew any adjustment in the policy rate at the... Read more continue reading

Australian Retirement Trust finalises global search for new Chief Executive Officer

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Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, has announced the appointment of David Anderson as its next Chief Executive Officer following an extensive global search and selection... Read more continue reading