Platinum outflows steady after manager exits

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Platinum Asset Management has seen outflows moderate during March, down 15 per cent from the previous month when it announced two major investment team changes.

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What to know for a first-time ETF listing

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Two listing experts have shared tips for fund managers to consider when it comes to launching their first ETF on an exchange.

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‘This isn’t like MAFS’: Merchant’s Haintz on successful advice M&A

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Merchant Wealth’s David Haintz has described how the firm differs from the traditional private equity ventures jumping into Australia, and why M&A isn’t like Married at First Sight.

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Count merger strengthens South Australian presence

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An Adelaide-based financial planning and accounting firm is set to merge into Count Adelaide, aligning with Count’s ambitions to form a national footprint of scaled equity partnerships.

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‘Like pigs to slaughter’: ASIC to shut down almost 100 scam websites

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ASIC has been granted permission to shut down almost 100 websites running investment scams, with the Federal Court describing how its victims were “fattened like pigs to slaughter”.

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Over half of inheritors lack ongoing adviser relationship

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Despite younger generations representing the largest group of potential inheritors, CoreData has discovered less than half of beneficiaries have professional advice to navigate this transition.

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TAL takes minority stake in Challenger

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Insurer TAL has announced it has taken a minority stake in investment manager Challenger.

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Non-concessional contribution advice leads to FSCP action

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made a written direction after advice regarding non-concessional contributions meant an individual was forced to withdraw over $330,000 from their super.

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‘No magic wand’ for fund managers to reach retail market

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Asset managers may be encouraged to diversify their product ranges and branch into the retail or intermediary market but, two consultants argue, they may find it more complicated and costly than they expect.

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PGIM Fixed Income bolsters ranks with senior hire

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The US$837 billion fixed income manager has created a new head of asset-based finance role amid the rising client demand for asset-based financing and tailored investment solutions.

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