Ord Minnett ‘unashamedly’ in growth mode

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The Australian wealth manager is eyeing both inorganic and organic growth opportunities to hit 400 advisers and $100 billion in funds under advice.

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JANA welcomes senior investment consultant

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JANA Investment Advisers has announced its latest hire to grow its wealth business, who previously held senior consultant roles at Mercer and Lonsec.

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Global CIOs appointed at 2 investment businesses

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The investment business of WTW has promoted a private markets expert to a global leadership role as its CIO steps back after 10 years, while fund manager Nikko Asset Management has welcomed a new CIO.

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CFA Institute moves away from ESG terminology

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Leading education provider CFA Institute has removed “ESG” from its specialist qualification, the latest financial services organisation to move away from the term.

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CFS awards $1bn fixed income mandate to global manager

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Colonial First State has awarded a significant $1 billion mandate to a global investment management firm amid the growing investor interest for global fixed income.

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Relative Return Unplugged: Superannuation reforms, budget pressures, and economic uncertainty

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In this episode of Relative Return Unplugged, we examine the push for superannuation tax reforms aimed at saving

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Research houses up caution to private credit launches

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The rise of private credit funds is giving research houses cause for concern about their viability for retail and wholesale investors and necessitating changes to their research process.

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AMP North reveals new AI adviser assistant

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The platform has launched a new file note assistant for financial advisers powered by artificial intelligence which eliminates the need for manual note-taking.

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RIAA appoints chair as Piper steps down

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Responsible Investment Association Australasia chair Ross Piper has stepped down, and the organisation has appointed a successor from First Sentier Investors.

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Former IOOF CEO Kelaher reappears at Sequoia

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Former IOOF chief executive Chris Kelaher has joined Sequoia Financial Group in a consultancy capacity, as a corporate activist targets the licensee.

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