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Insignia Financial has issued a statement to the ASX regarding a potential bid from a third global private equity business to acquire the firm.
More than 30 advisers fell off the FAR during the Christmas and New Year period, according to Wealth Data, with half of these coming from licensee…
Moody’s has painted an optimistic picture for alternative asset managers in the year ahead, with lower interest rates and deregulation likely to…
Platinum Asset Management has released its latest funds under management, with outflows notably improving from the $841 million lost in November.
The Financial Services Council has appointed Justine Earl-Smith as executive director for commercial partnerships and growth, a newly created role…
With next-generation heirs unlikely to retain their family’s financial advisers after receiving an inheritance, Capgemini has explored how firms can…
TOP PERFORMING FUNDS
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Spire Oaktree Opportunities XI Second Close
36.43 3 y p.a(%)
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Spire Oaktree Opportunities XI First Close USD
35.08 3 y p.a(%)
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DomaCom Lot 21 Chellaston Road Munno Para West SA 5115 Australia
31.72 3 y p.a(%)
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Fidante Credit Suisse Global Private Equity
29.60 3 y p.a(%)
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Global X GlobalX FANG+ ETF
27.64 3 y p.a(%)
INVESTMENT INSIGHTS
EQUITIES
KPMG’s analysis has revealed which generation has the highest ownership of shares, with younger generations demonstrating a more cautious approach due to financial stress...
Six of the seven listed financial advice licensees have reported positive share price growth in 2024, with AMP and Insignia successfully reversing earlier losses. ...
An independent expert has ruled the Perpetual deal with KKR is no longer in the best interest of shareholders in light of the increased tax liabilities. ...
November proved to be a standout month for international equities, with these ETFs witnessing nearly double the flows of the next closest category....
A dozen high-profile female portfolio managers have joined forces on a new equities fund which will invest in companies that deliver solid financial returns and progress ...
FIXED INCOME
Wealth manager JBWere has announced the launch of two fixed income strategies for wholesale clients, backed by UBS Asset Management. ...
Income Asset Management has hired former ASIC commissioner Danielle Press to its board as a non-executive director as it launches corporate bond ETFs....
Next year there are more reasons than most to start with a fresh perspective when it comes to reshaping investment strategies, writes Dan Farmer. ...
The investment giant has announced a $18 billion deal to acquire a leading US-based private credit manager, marking its third major alternatives deal this year....
Yarra Capital Management has received a top rating for its Enhanced Income Fund from research house Lonsec....
MANAGED ACCOUNTS
Colonial First State has announced a suite of dynamic investment solutions on the FirstChoice and Edge platforms to help investors navigate inflation and market volatilit...
With over half of advisers using managed accounts, HUB24’s head of managed portfolios has unpacked the benefits driving their usage and how they can be leveraged by advic...
Amid a growing appetite for alternatives, investment executives have shared questions advisers should consider when selecting a private markets product compared to their ...
Advisers will now be able to tap into global markets on the platform through international signature managed accounts from global managers like T. Rowe Price and Lazard. ...
Almost half of financial advice firms are still holding back from using managed accounts in their practice, Netwealth uncovers, despite the efficiency benefits they can o...
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Insignia Financial has issued a statement to the ASX regarding a potential bid from a third global private equity business to acquire the firm....
More than 30 advisers fell off the FAR during the Christmas and New Year period, according to Wealth Data, with half of these coming from licensee giant Entireti....
With next-generation heirs unlikely to retain their family’s financial advisers after receiving an inheritance, Capgemini has explored how firms can work with younger gen...
The use of technology and data analytics will be a way for advice firms to grow in 2025, according to Adviser Ratings, with those who are using it successfully reporting ...
With Insignia shares up 32 per cent in the past month and the firm enacting a five-year growth plan, Morningstar believes the two recent acquisition bids from private equ...
PEOPLE & PRODUCTS
The Financial Services Council has appointed Justine Earl-Smith as executive director for commercial partnerships and growth, a newly created role for the organisation....
The global asset manager has announced a new chief executive to succeed Abdallah Nauphal, who has helmed the firm for nearly 20 years. ...
The ethical fund manager has appointed a new business development manager from Count with the aim of driving growth and enhancing support for financial advisers....
With more and more advisers setting up their own practices, recruitment firm people2people has shared how employers can successfully attract new hires and help their exis...
The last year has seen a number of appointments and exits in the ETF space, particularly with C-suite roles....
FUNDS MANAGEMENT
Moody’s has painted an optimistic picture for alternative asset managers in the year ahead, with lower interest rates and deregulation likely to prove supportive for thei...
Platinum Asset Management has released its latest funds under management, with outflows notably improving from the $841 million lost in November. ...
Bennelong Funds Management chief executive, John Burke, has shared the firm’s priorities for 2025 including offering its responsible entity service to third parties....
With numerous private equity firms taking an interest in Australia, Money Management explores their backgrounds and the leading players who could take a stake....
Centuria Bass Credit has appointed a former Wallabies vice-captain and Rugby World Cup-winning player as deputy CEO....
SUPERANNUATION
Unveiling its performance for the calendar year 2024, AMP has noted a “careful” investment in bitcoin futures proved beneficial for its superannuation members....
SuperRatings has shared the median estimated return for balanced superannuation funds for the calendar year 2024, finding the year achieved “strong and consistent positiv...
The second tranche of DBFO reforms has received strong support from superannuation funds and insurers, with a new class of advisers aimed to support Australians with thei...
While all MySuper products successfully passed the latest performance test, trustee-directed products encountered difficulties....
As part of its executive leadership refresh, Insignia has appointed Dave Woodall as its chief executive for superannuation....
LIFE/RISK
Policy and advocacy specialist Benjamin Marshan has left the Council of Australian Life Insurers after less than a year, having joined in March from the Financial Plannin...
The declining volume of risk advisers meant KPMG has found a rising lapse rate for insurance policies arranged by independent financial advisers, particularly in the TPD ...
The Life Insurance Code of Practice has transferred from the Financial Services Council to the Council of Australian Life Insurers....
The firm has announced it will no longer be writing new life insurance policies in the retail advised and corporate group insurance channels, citing a declining market an...
ASIC has issued its first interim stop order on two life insurance products from ClearView Life for DDO failures....
ACCOUNTING
Australian Ethical has reported its net profit after tax (NPAT) fell 15% to $9.6 million for the year ended 30 June, while its underlying profit after tax (UPAT) declined...
Insignia Financial has announced a 59% increase in its underlying net profit after tax (UNPAT) to $234.5 million in FY22....
Having completed their educational qualifications, those advisers who remain in the industry are reporting being “run off their feet” with new clients....
With October being Mental Health Month, it’s a good opportunity for people in the profession to look out for each other’s mental health....
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has rejected an application by a former tax agent to stay a Tax Practitioners Board decision to terminate his registration with the ma...
POLICY & REGULATION
Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones has shared further details on the second tranche of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms including modernising best ...
The Federal Court has found a company director guilty of operating unregistered managed investment schemes and carrying on a financial services business without holding a...
The Governance Institute has said ASIC’s governance arrangements are no longer “fit for purpose” in a time when financial markets are quickly innovating and cyber crime b...
Compliance professionals working in financial services are facing burnout risk as higher workloads, coupled with the ever-changing regulation, place notable strain on sta...
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, outlining the government’s macroeconomic forecasts and changes to superannuation....
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Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....