FASEA provides remote November Exam sitting option for financial advisers in Melbourne due to Covid-19 restrictions

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place in Victoria and the continued closure of Melbourne metropolitan exam venues, FASEA advises that the Melbourne physical location exams are not able to be... Read more continue reading

Does a mistreated parent lead to loss of inheritance?

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Can a child treat his/her parent badly and still expect a share of the parent’s estate? The latest case highlights the answer. You don’t need to scour the bookshops for... Read more continue reading

GQG Partners’ ‘impressive’ performance sees Zenith ratings upgrade

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The GQG Partners Global Equity Fund (unhedged) has been upgraded to a “highly recommended” rating from Zenith Investment Partners. In addition, the hedged share class of the Fund also has... Read more continue reading

Iress update on OneVue acquisition 

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As announced on 1 June 2020, Iress (IRE.ASX) entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement with OneVue Holdings Limited (OVH.ASX) (“OneVue”) under which Iress would acquire 100% of the issued shares... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance appoints new National Recruitment Manager

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Centrepoint Alliance Limited (ASX:CAF) has announced the appointment of Charles Smith to the role of National Recruitment Manager. Mr Smith brings significant experience in business development, channel strategies and adviser recruitment... Read more continue reading

Imminent Hayne reform has major ramifications for affordability of financial advice and the future of financial planning

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has warned that the establishment of a single disciplinary body must be used to reduce red tape and untangle an unreasonably complex regulatory... Read more continue reading

Growing focus on improving SMSF specialist advice welcomed

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There is a growing recognition of the critical importance of ensuring that self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees have access to specialist SMSF advice, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “This... Read more continue reading

Australian Actuaries Climate Index records mildest winter in five years with warm temperatures and low levels of wind

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The Australian Actuaries Climate Index, which measures the occurrence of extreme weather conditions and sea levels, showed winter was relatively benign across most of Australia, with the Index falling to... Read more continue reading

COVID-19 is the final nail in the coffin for traditional thinking around advice, according to new white paper

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A new white paper (Is it red tape or is it me? Deniers, devotees, and the digital advice revolution) commissioned by online investment manager Six Park has revealed that COVID-19... Read more continue reading

Level the playing field for financial advisers

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The Advisers Association (TAA) says any new model for financial advice must level the playing field for financial advisers. Commenting on a Rice Warner research report launched by the Financial... Read more continue reading