Australia changes qualification standards for foreign advisers
Foreign certifications will now be assessed and translated into Australian equivalents
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Australian adviser surge predicted after industry changes
But rapid career progression within wealth management is slowing down
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Financial advisers second best for six million Australians
Survey found friends and family were the best sounding board for financial advice and investments
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Third of Australian financial planners to be wiped from sector
New laws and education requirements could see thousands of professionals out of the industry
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Financial adviser charged with 20 dishonesty offences
The Australian regulator has also permanently banned an adviser from providing financial services
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Australian ethics authority unveils examination review
It welcomes feedback on the final phase of development of its ‘Relevant Provider Examination standard’
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ANZ pondering wealth deal after regulatory action
Australian regulator is seeking to disqualify some of IOOF Group’s managerial team
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Former AGM director banned from financial services for 8 years
Yossef Ashkenazi was found to be ‘inadequately trained’ and ‘incompetent’
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‘Radical overhaul’ for Australia’s life insurance code of conduct
Revamp aims to lift standards in product design, sales, underwriting and customer service
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Australians have more in pension pot than they expect
A new study found people will be financially comfortable in retirement, contrary to popular belief
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Australian investment manager launches active ETF
The fund will look to give retail investors access to the firm’s strategies through an open-ended ASX-listed investment
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Australia to toughen standards for managers of financial advisers
The regulator to require managers to meet the same education levels as financial advisers