FAAA kicks off 2024 with hire of marketing lead

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A former BT executive is set to head up the association’s marketing and communications team towards raising awareness around financial advice and the CFP designation.

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Cash weightings begin to fall after RBA pause

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Investors are entering 2024 with high weightings to cash but allocations are starting to fall in favour of equities as the RBA opts to hold rates.

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GQG enters new year with record FUM

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In its latest update, the global investment boutique has reported quarterly net inflows of US$1.8 billion, driving its funds under management as at the end of 2023 to record highs.

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Morningstar’s verdict on 2 Insignia acquisition bids

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With Insignia shares up 32 per cent in the past month and the firm enacting a five-year growth plan, Morningstar believes the two recent acquisition bids from private equity firms demonstrate the company is undervalued.

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Magellan reports H2 FUM figures

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Magellan has shared its average funds under management for the second half of 2023 as it reports a second month of rising assets thanks to improved institutional flows.

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How much did super return in 2023?

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SuperRatings has revealed the estimated annual performance of balanced superannuation funds for 2023, welcoming the “strong return to form” after losses in the previous year.

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Clime seeks to boost profitability with TIP tie-up

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Clime Investment Management has entered into negotiations about a strategic business alliance with listed investment house Teaminvest Private Group in a move to return the firm to profitability.

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The outlook for AI investments in 2024

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With artificial intelligence garnering significant investor interest and inflows over the last year, fund managers are bracing for the many opportunities and risks stemming from these investments.

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US recession and Trump presidency forecasts on investors’ minds

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According to two investment professionals, investors are bracing for a US recession in 2024’s first quarter, alongside a potential Trump presidency by November, as likely outcomes in the coming year.

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Money Management’s top 10 stories of 2023

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As the year comes to a close, Money Management has collated the top 10 most read stories of 2023 – from super fund performance to financial advice reforms.

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