While efficiency remains a top priority for Australian advisers, State Street has revealed the profession is now juggling this desire with the need to maintain personalisation of its service offering.
In this episode of Relative Return Insider, host Keith Ford and AMP chief economist Shane Oliver unpack the late
An adviser has received a written reprimand from the Financial Services and Credit Panel after failing to meet his CPD requirements, the panel’s first action since June.
Those large AFSLs are among the groups experiencing the most adviser growth, indicating they are ready to expand following a period of transition and stabilisation after the Hayne royal commission.
The industry can expect to see more partnerships in the retirement income space in the future, enabling firms to progress their innovation, according to a panel.
AMP has reported a 61 per cent rise in inflows to its platform, with net cash flow passing $1 billion for the quarter, but superannuation fell back into outflows.
Vanguard has launched a suite of five model portfolios in partnership with Lonsec Investment Solutions to offer active-passive solutions for financial advisers.
Record flows into iShares ETFs helped BlackRock’s assets under management reach US$13.5 trillion in the third quarter, but it reported outflows from the APAC region.
Allianz Retire+ has announced major leadership changes with the appointment of a new CEO and distribution heads to help expand its presence across the wealth channel.
ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland has detailed the regulator’s intentions to conduct surveillance on licensees and advisers who are recommending managed accounts, noting a review is “warranted and timely” given the sector’s growth.
