The value of Australia to overseas ETF providers

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Industry commentators are divided about Australia’s appeal for ETF launches by overseas fund managers, with some viewing it as a gateway to Asia-Pacific while others are valuing its unique characteristics.

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How Platinum’s Alexander plans to turnaround flagship International Fund

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New Platinum International portfolio manager Ted Alexander has told its retail and wholesale investors how he plans to improve the $4.4 billion fund's performance while the firm is also exploring new fee structures.

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SQM Research calls out ‘dubious’ marketing of private credit funds

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Dubious marketing strategies involving financial advisers are among reasons that research house SQM Research has put the private credit space on alert.

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AMP denies staff surveillance allegations

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AMP has refuted claims by the Finance Sector Union that its staff will be subject to video surveillance when they work from home under new employment contracts.

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Perth advice firm targets $1bn FUM

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Less than six months after launch, Perth-based advice firm Leeuwin Wealth is seeking to double its funds under management to $1 billion within a year.

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Perpetual urges investors to question private credit funds

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As private credit funds face further scrutiny, a Perpetual portfolio manager has highlighted key questions for investors to ask when considering these investments.

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Pinnacle affiliate to launch infrastructure ETF

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Pinnacle affiliate Resolution Capital has announced the upcoming launch of its second real assets active ETF on the ASX, providing access to an existing fund.

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Aged care and housing among clients’ budget concerns

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A poll of financial advisers has revealed aged care policies and the housing shortage crisis are among their greatest concerns ahead of the federal budget on 25 March.

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Minister Jones details second tranche of DBFO reforms

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Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, has provided further information about the second tranche of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms.

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Relative Return: Small caps in the era of Trump 2.0

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In this episode of Relative Return, host Laura Dew chats with Mark Barnes, head of investment research, and Cath

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