RBA reveals May cash rate decision

The central bank has announced its latest rate decision amid stubborn inflation and increasing geopolitical tension.

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GQG details FUM post acquisition of PAC affiliates

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GQG Partners has reported a decline in funds under management in April, but YTD inflows are approaching $10 billion.

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Bond funds demonstrating consistent top-quartile performance

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Some 44 per cent of top quartile bond funds in 2021 remained in the top quartile two years later, according to S&P Dow Jones research, far higher than their equity counterparts.

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FSC warns on ‘chilling effect’ of advice deduction legislation

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Advisers could find themselves unable to receive the fair market price of their advice as the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes legislation states superannuation trustees can reject deductions that are not charged on a cost basis.

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MLC managed account strategies surpass $2bn FUM

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MLC Asset Management’s managed account offerings have hit $2 billion in funds under management, underpinned by over half of financial advisers’ usage of the investment products.

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Why personal communication is the key to client satisfaction

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Two advice professionals have shared five key takeaways as to how advisers can strengthen their communication with clients, especially at review time, in order to build deeper relationships.

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Expert group unveiled to support digital advice policy

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The Financial Services Council has launched the Digital Advice Expert Group to support policy development around digital advice adoption and ensure greater accessibility for Australians.

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Adviser recruitment falls down the priority list

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Two industry executives have highlighted why financial advice practices are less focused on adviser recruitment, as technology means they can service more clients with fewer staff.

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Material risk observed in sustainable ETF selection

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Confusion around what classes as “sustainable” can lead to large fund performance differentials, making fund selection a material risk for advisers, according to Scientific Beta.

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ASIC’s Kirkland clarifies SOA checking concerns

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Despite fears under the first draft QAR bill, ASIC has confirmed that it does not expect superannuation trustees to check every Statement of Advice.

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