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Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes by as much as 51 per cent through comprehensive financial advice, according to a Vanguard study, but cost continues to be an issue.
ASIC has issued infringement notices to two AFSLs over financial advisers providing personal advice while they were unregistered.
Despite the financial adviser exam being rooted in ethics, two professional year advisers believe the lack of support and transparency from the regulator around the exam is unethical.
Scarcity Partners believes the dynamics playing out in the managed account and outsourced chief investment officer market are “here to stay” based on positive developments in financial advice.
While the last several months have seen increased market volatility, particularly in the US, advisers said there are multiple reasons why there has been an increase in defensive asset flows.
Betashares is to merge its managed account business with InvestSense to form a purpose-built option for financial advisers, forecasting a positive outlook for future industry growth.
Financial research firm Wealth Data, which publishes the weekly financial adviser numbers, has been sold to fintech firm Padua Solutions.
Betashares chief executive, Alex Vynokur, has said that the firm is focused on financial advisers “more than ever” as it grows the business, having announced a merger with managed account provider ...
Determinations by the FSCP since the start of 2025 are almost double the number in the same period of 2024, with non-concessional contribution cap errors and incorrect advice among the issues.
Platinum Asset Management’s head of investment, Douglas Isles, has departed the fund manager after 12 years as the firm reshapes the business amid a merger with L1 Capital.
Whether received via human or digital means, financial advice is reportedly leading to lower stress and more confidence, according to Vanguard.
Global credit can be a useful diversifying asset class for Australian investors. It can offer higher income than cash, with less risk than shares, while bringing diversification benefits that can ...