Netwealth FUA rises 25% amid strong adviser pipeline

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Netwealth has seen a “strong start to the year” with FUA up 25 per cent and is hopeful of the AMP advice divestment bringing new clients to the platform.

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US investment managers announce senior hires

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Two US-based investment managers – State Street and Russell Investments – have bolstered their respective teams with senior appointments in global head positions.

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Pacific Current offloads stake in private credit manager

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Pacific Current Group has entered into an agreement to sell a portion of its stake in global private credit manager, Victory Park Capital Advisors, to US asset manager Janus Henderson.

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The ‘magic number’ in advice practices

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Two financial advisers have identified the “magic number” of advisers within a practice to achieve maximum efficiency and greater work/life balance.

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ETFs surpass $3bn in monthly flows for the first time

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Monthly net flows into ETFs have surpassed $3 billion for the first time in July, as investors utilise the new financial year as an opportunity to enhance their portfolios.

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WT Financial’s Cullen shares indicative FY24 results

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Licensee WT Financial Group has shared its indicative results for the 2023–24 financial year, including the impact of the Millennium3 acquisition from Insignia Financial.

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How women can harness ‘personal power’ in leadership

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Former federal MP Julia Banks insists that all women can use their personal power to advocate for a more inclusive workplace and support other women.

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PM Capital expands intermediary distribution team

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Fund manager PM Capital has expanded its intermediary distribution team in regional Australia with an appointment from State Street Global Advisors.

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3 ways AFSLs can improve their PY process

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As the number of new entrants to the industry passes 100 for FY25, ASIC reports that firms are finding it a positive experience and has highlighted three areas to improve the process.

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Combined AMP/Entireti practices to create mega licensee

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Once the AMP advice sale to Entireti is completed, the size of the combined licensees will be almost double that of the second-largest licensee Count, and the deal is being positively received by commentators and shareholders.

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