Relative Return: What do fund managers look for in new hires?

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In this episode of Relative Return, host Laura Dew speaks with Mischa Bennett, managing director of Capital Executive Search, to dig into the intricacies of fund management recruitment.

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Ausbil restructures Australian equities team as veteran departs

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Ausbil Investment Management has announced a restructure of its Australian equities team as its co-head departs after 23 years.

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Why AI and China are Driving Copper Demand

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The Resurgence of US Infrastructure

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Call for action for licensees to improve compliance practices

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Licensees are being urged to be more flexible with their compliance obligations as advisers say they have lost sight of how the rules actually work.

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Appeal of 4-day week ‘undeniable’ across generations

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With financial advice firms exploring 4-day work weeks, 65 per cent of employees say they would be happy to work extended hours over four days with the finding transcending all generations.

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Tighter anti-hawking laws urged against ‘dodgy advisers’

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Tighter legislation is being urged around anti-hawking laws to prevent ‘dodgy advisers’ from scamming consumers to switch superannuation funds.

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1 year on since QAR: What’s changed?

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As the FAAA and FSC prepare to appear before the Senate economics committee today to discuss the QAR, the date coincides with one year since the government published its first formal response.

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Is it time to reverse the 60/40 allocation?

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The secular backdrop for the next five years invites advisers to reverse the typical 60/40 per cent equity and bond asset allocations in portfolios, according to PIMCO fixed income experts.

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Organic v inorganic: What’s the best route for client growth?

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As clients exhibit their willingness to “test the waters” with their wealth providers, an EY leader underscores why client retention is vital for financial advice firms to grow before considering M&A deals.

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