Equity funds suffer $2.2bn outflows in 1H 2024

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Equity funds saw $2.2 billion in outflows during the first half of 2024, according to Calastone, despite reporting modest gains in the second quarter.

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Perpetual appoints new CEO

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Perpetual has appointed a new chief executive to replace Rob Adams, with the new appointment holding a background in leading change programs as the firm moves to complete the KKR deal.

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Advisers deterred by strict APLs at large licensees

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A risk-averse nature by licensees to alternative funds is prompting advisers to opt to carry out the investment selection themselves.

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The cost of death on advice practices

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With small financial advice firms vulnerable to key person risk, there can be a tangible monetary cost to a practice’s value if the owner dies suddenly.

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HUB24’s Alcock on winning the platform race

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The platform race is “ours to lose”, says HUB24’s chief executive Andrew Alcock, as it reports a 62 per cent rise in annual platform net inflows in FY24.

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Former BBY manager sentenced for aiding and abetting dishonest conduct

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A former strategy manager at suspended financial services business BBY has been sentenced for aiding and abetting dishonest conduct.

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Is it time to talk about quotas in financial services?

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An executive at the Institute of Public Accountants has suggested that a discussion around the need for gender quotas in financial services may now be warranted.

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JPMAM welcomes new global head of ETFs

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JP Morgan Asset Management looked internally to appoint its global head of ETFs, who has spent nearly 20 years at the firm.

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Dimensional Australia bolsters ETF strategies

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Following its launch of three active ETFs last November, Dimensional Fund Advisors has expanded its range of ETFs in the Australian market with an additional three products.

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FSCP warns adviser over ROA usage

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The difference between a Record of Advice and Statement of Advice is the crux of the FSCP’s latest determination against a relevant provider.

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