WealthO2 appoints non executive director

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WealthO2 has appointed Graham Hand as a non-executive director to its board. Shannon Bernasconi, co-founder and managing director of WealthO2, said the appointment comes as the WealthO2 platform passes the $1.5 billion mark in... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 23 August, 2019

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw a roller coaster ride in share markets with sharp falls after China responded to Trump’s latest tariffs... Read more continue reading

Alphinity Global Equity Fund added to BT Panorama

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The Alphinity Global Equity Fund (the Fund) has been added to BT’s Panorama platform, the fourth platform the Fund has joined in the last eight months.  This follows the Fund’s... Read more continue reading

Million-dollar dilemma

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A large lump sum payout from superannuation might sound good to most people, but there are circumstances when it is a serious problem rather than a welcome windfall, says Michael... Read more continue reading

FPA members to receive tuition fee discounts from education providers

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has partnered with five higher education institutions to offer discounted postgraduate course fees for FPA members. The tuition fee discounts can be utilised... Read more continue reading

When can financial advisers recommend a switch to an in-house product?

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There is a conflict any time a financial adviser recommends an in-house product, but the conflict can be managed. ASIC has determined that conflicts with in-house products do exist In... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance Limited reports profit turnaround and new revenue model as business transformation progresses swiftly

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Business services provider to financial advisers, Centrepoint Alliance Limited (ASX: CAF) (‘Centrepoint’, the ‘Company’ or the ‘Group’), has announced a turnaround in profit for the financial year ended 30 June... Read more continue reading

Janus Henderson Investors announces key promotion to strengthen existing footprint

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Janus Henderson Investors (ASX/NYSE: JHG) has announced the internal appointment of Mark Fensom as Retail Sales Director for Victoria and Tasmania. Based in Melbourne, Mark will be responsible for maintaining,... Read more continue reading

ASIC to review industry transition towards ending grandfathered remuneration for financial advice

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ASIC is investigating the progress of transition away from grandfathered conflicted remuneration arrangements for financial advisers. The investigation, directed by the Treasurer following the Government’s commitment to end the practice... Read more continue reading

Don’t be fazed by short-term super drawdowns

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Recent market turmoil is a timely reminder to super members not to allow short-term market movements to impact their investment decisions, according to leading research house SuperRatings. As investors deal... Read more continue reading