Former APRA chair appointed to ASX board

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The ASX board has appointed Wayne Byres as a non-executive director, who previously served as APRA chair for more than eight years.

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The lone rangers: Are solo advice practices becoming the norm?

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Single adviser-led firms continue to expand their footprint in the Australian advice ecosystem, Adviser Ratings research shows, as market conditions prove favourable for boutique practices.

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Meeting investor needs in an age of economic uncertainty

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Count upgrades cost synergies from Diverger deal by $1m

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Having completed the successful integration of Diverger, Count has upgraded its forecast for expected synergy benefits achieved by the acquisition by a third.

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Asset managers examine product ranges in cost-cutting bid

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Almost 70 per cent of asset managers are planning to control costs via product rationalisation, according to a global survey by Northern Trust, as they seek to offer clients a best-in-class experience.

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Janus Henderson responds to client demand with 2 acquisitions

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Asset manager Janus Henderson has made two acquisitions in the ETFs and emerging markets space as it takes strategic steps to meet client needs.

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The need for collaboration to avoid greenwashing

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Fund managers should work collaboratively with data providers to minimise greenwashing risks in their products as a positive ESG score can be a “game changer” for a fund’s demand with advisers.

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HNW alternative demand spells advice opportunity

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With HNW investors representing the largest market for alternative assets, Praemium and CoreData research underscores why this presents a compelling opportunity for advisers.

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Double-digit adviser losses reported at AMP

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Australia’s largest licensee has seen the biggest number of adviser losses over the past week, while the expected wave of new entrants has boosted overall adviser numbers.

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