abrdn wholesale director departs

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Laura Mitchell has exited abrdn after more than 12 years, moving over to Atrium as sales manager.

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Top investment talent back new fund manager

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Blackwattle Investments Partners, a new diversified fund manager, has commenced operations and will launch its first four investment portfolios from July 2023.

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Former fund manager banned for $7m naked short selling

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A former fund manager has been banned by ASIC for three years for naked short selling of shares worth $7 million.

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Tyndall AM launches Australian small-cap fund

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The new fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of some 25–70 Australian small-cap companies believed by the asset manager to be undervalued.

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Upward trend in advice entrants continues

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There continues to be slow but steady growth in adviser numbers, with the number increasing to 15,846 following a small net gain of one adviser this week, according to Wealth Data.

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Could the QAR spark more M&A in financial advice?

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If banks and super funds were to begin providing advice, this advice director expects it would “absolutely spark another round” of mergers and acquisitions.

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Rate tracking 'tricking' investors into financial loss

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Interest rate forecasts are a "distraction",  according to one asset manager, which has described the market as a “demonic beast”, working to “trick” investors into making poor financial decisions. 

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Finalists revealed for 35th Fund Manager of the Year Awards

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Five finalists will battle it out to win the coveted 2023 Fund Manager of the Year award at this year’s ceremony

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The time for Asian equities is now, says abrdn

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China’s reopening is leading the attractive path forward for Asian equities, but investors should remain selective, according to abrdn’s Asian equities investment director.

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VanEck slams ETF distortion ‘myths’ as active voices grow louder

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EXCLUSIVE: The major product provider has rejected “hysteria” surrounding passive strategies and argues that ETFs do not distort markets.

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