Self-licensing to remain strong trend in 2024

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There remains a “strong appetite” for solo operators in the financial advice space, according to the latest Adviser Ratings’ Musical Chairs Report, making up over half of applications last quarter.

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Relative Return: Flying the flag for small caps

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In this episode of Relative Return, Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks with Andrew Peros, small-cap portfolio manager at Ausbil, about why the market environment indicates the “perfect time” to go into small caps.

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Aussie fund selectors believe AI is ‘here to stay’

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Three-quarters of Australian fund selectors maintain that artificial intelligence is here for the long haul, Natixis IM reports, contrasting fears that the technology is a bubble.

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BlackRock appoints Australia head

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BlackRock has promoted Jason Collins from the deputy head of BlackRock Australasia to become its next head of Australia.

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Insignia names new CEO

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Insignia has looked to a rival licensee for its new chief executive to replace Renato Mota.

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Advice market sees ‘unprecedented’ M&A activity

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AZ NGA chief executive, Paul Barrett, has shared why financial advice firms have become more valuable to acquire in the five years since the Hayne royal commission and why appetite remains high for acquisitions.

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Boutique investment manager launches online solution

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Boutique asset manager Aldersley Capital has partnered with online platform OpenInvest to launch a new investing solution to reach a broader audience of high-net-worth investors.

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Call for licensee levy increase to address cost asymmetry

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A Western Australian financial adviser has launched a petition and called for Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones to increase the portion of the ASIC levy paid by licensees ahead of the next levy schedule.

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GQG Partners sees $7bn FUM increase

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GQG Partners has seen a US$7 billion increase in funds under management since the start of 2024.

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Count accounting partner makes $1.4m acquisition

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A Victorian accounting firm – in which Count holds a 40 per cent equity stake – has announced the acquisition of an accounting client book through a $1.4 million transaction.

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