FPA welcomes FASEA’s proposed guidance on qualification pathways for existing planners

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) announcement that provides clarity on incoming mandatory education pathways for existing financial planners. The... Read more continue reading

Alex Rolfe Joins William Blair as Head of Australia and New Zealand Institutional Distribution

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William Blair has announced the appointment of Alex Rolfe as the head of Australia and New Zealand institutional distribution. Mr. Rolfe will be responsible for business development and consultant relations activities... Read more continue reading

Investor demand prompts accessible alternative beta funds

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Australian financial advisers are demanding low-cost, easily accessible alternative beta strategies as they seek to diversify portfolios and reduce their correlation to equities in face of ongoing concerns around risk.... Read more continue reading

Continued growth and enhanced service offering sees APIR expand client servicing team

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APIR Systems has appointed Andrew Dyster to the newly created role of general manager client development. Mr Dyster will be based in Sydney, and will report to the chief executive officer,... Read more continue reading

FPA submission supports strengthening penalties for unlicensed operators

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has submitted recommendations to the ASIC Enforcement Review to increase the proposed penalty for unlicensed operators, to support the professionalisation of the financial... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason’s global bond fund grows  

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Launched less than a year ago, Legg Mason Western Asset Global Bond Fund crosses $100million in funds under management, awarded ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec. Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest... Read more continue reading

2018 Global and local economic outlook

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The global economy is on course for its best year since 2010 as GDP in both the U.S. and the Eurozone is now expected to grow more rapidly than had been... Read more continue reading

Zurich enters agreement to acquire OnePath Life

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Zurich to become #1 in retail life insurance Significantly expands distribution footprint via long term distribution agreement with ANZ OnePath brand and OneCare range to remain core Zurich Financial Services... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth free webinar – reflecting on 2017 and a sneak peak at 2018

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2017 was a year of regulatory surveillance, client experience changes and other industry regulations. Accountants, financial advisers and industry superfunds faced new challenges, with numerous others due in 2018. Ignition... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s regulatory sandbox proposal to remain unchanged

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ASIC has released a review of its regulatory sandbox, introduced in December 2016. In the review ASIC proposes to retain class waivers known as the fintech licensing exemption, that allow... Read more continue reading