The platform has announced it plans to close its Xplore managed discretionary account service in 2026 which holds $2 billion in funds under administration.

Former Ophir Asset Management chief executive, George Chirakis, has joined private equity manager Scarcity Partners, while the asset manager has appointed a replacement from Macquarie.

Australian Unity has appointed a fund manager for its Healthcare Property Trust, joining from Centuria Healthcare, as it restructures the product with a series of senior appointments.

Financial advisers nervous about the liquidity of private markets funds for their retail clients are the target of fund managers launching semi-liquid products which offer greater flexibility and redemptions.

With Sanlam Private Wealth coming under ASIC pressure regarding the number of responsible managers in its business, law firm Holley Nethercote explores what the role entails and how to stay on the right side of the law.

Former Pendal head of multi-asset Michael Blayney has been appointed as a member of the investment committee at specialist managed accounts provider Evidentia Group.

Iress has announced it will divest its superannuation business as the latest step in its transformation program, allowing it to focus on wealth management.

Australian Ethical has seen its funds under management surpass $13 billion in the latest quarter, thanks to retail and wholesale net flows of $173 million but a transition project by Mercer affected superannuation flows.

A salary guide has unpacked the salaries earned in various asset classes, with managing directors in one space earning north of $500,000.

MA Financial Group has announced it has secured commitments of $171 million for its latest MA Credit Income Trust, with expectations to raise $300 million by its March listing.