No relief in sight for risk assets: BlackRock

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The “old playbook” of “buying the dip” does not apply in the current economic environment, with risk assets unlikely to benefit from rate relief any time soon, according to the global asset manager.

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How will the inflation storm affect infrastructure and real estate?

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With initial signs that inflation might have passed its peak in Australia, portfolio managers have share

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Do greenwashing fears scare investors from ESG-defined funds?

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The naming of ESG funds could be a hindrance to flows as growing regulatory enforcement action against greenwashing prompts investors to seek out those funds that “fly under the radar” about their credentials.

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FAAA recommends sunset clause in experience pathway

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The Financial Advice Association Australia has recommended a 10-year sunset clause in the experience pathway to support older advisers, as it reveals its membership is equally divided on the pathway in its current state.

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QAR an ‘inflection point’ in the advice industry: Insignia

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The devil is in the details with Michelle Levy’s recommendations, according to Insignia CEO Renato Mota, who sees the review as a fantastic opportunity for meaningful structural change - if implemented correctly.

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abrdn chief economist to return to RBA

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Jeremy Lawson, chief economist and head of the abrdn Research Institute, will join the international department of the Reserve Bank of Australia as deputy head, effective August 2023.

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ESG teams see salary bump after internalisation push

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A supply/demand problem in the recruitment of ESG professionals as firms hire more in-house staff is leading salaries for the highest-paid ESG heads to reach $400,000.

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Count shareholders back name change as firm commits to advice

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An overwhelming 99.94 per cent of shareholder votes have been cast in favour of a successful name change to Count Limited, signalling a “dynamic new phase” for the firm.

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Insignia advisers dwindle as micro-AFSLs grow

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The number of Insignia advisers has fallen to nearly 1,000, with the advice firm losing 72 advisers to micro-AFSLs over the years.

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GBST acquires fintech solution WealthConnect

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The financial software provider has announced its acquisition of WealthConnect, a digital advice practice management and CRM system.

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