Active ETFs set to outpace passive listings

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Australia is driving the way in active ETFs, according to Trackinsight, and active listings could outpace those of passive ones by FY26.

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Fund managers struggle to source senior distribution staff

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Fund managers are seeking to strengthen their distribution teams to target the wealth management channels, but recruiters say it can be difficult to find senior hires.

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Bennelong to distribute Allspring product in Australasia

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Having previously stated a desire for greater expertise in fixed income, Bennelong Funds Management has partnered with Allspring Global Investments on a global income strategy.

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Relative Return: Fixed income returns to centre stage

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In the latest episode of Relative Return, host Laura Dew chats with Haran Karunakaran, fixed income investment d

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GenLife CEO on its new BlackRock strategic alliance

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Generation Life CEO, Felipe Araujo, sees advisers as critical to the launch of its new longevity products, as it enters a strategic alliance with BlackRock.

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Melbourne advice firm acquired in strategic deal

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Calder Wealth Management (CWM) has acquired a Melbourne-based financial planning business to strengthen its Victorian footprint.

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Holistic advice models reporting 2% growth in FY26 YTD

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Financial advice business models focused on holistic and investment advice have grown by just 2 per cent so far this financial year, according to Wealth Data.

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Alternatives ETFs break into the mainstream

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AUM in alternative ETFs have reached US$0.28 trillion, according to State Street, with three-quarters of advisers planning to increase their allocations to the vehicles.

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The charging divide between advisers and consumers

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Only a third of Australians are willing to pay more than $500 for advice, thousands of dollars behind what advisers need to charge just to stay in business.

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Former adviser facing 136 theft charges loses extradition fight

A decade after being permanently banned from financial services, a former financial adviser will finally face court in WA following a failed bid to avoid extradition.

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