Succession planning sparks Sydney acquisition to form $1.1bn practice

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High-net-worth advice firm Multiforte Financial Services is to merge with Sydney advice firm Lorica Partners as it proactively seeks succession for its staff and clients.

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Wilson loses out on Platinum LIC management

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Wilson Asset Management has lost the bid to take over running the Platinum Capital listed investment company, with shareholders opting for L1 Capital instead.

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Relative Return Insider: Will the RBA cut rates by year end?

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In the latest episode of Relative Return Insider, host Keith Ford and AMP chief economist, Dr Shane Oliver, discuss this week’s RBA interest rate decision, a potential government shutdown in the US, and a new property scheme aimed at first home buyers.

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Time is right for M&A to reach Shadforth’s ambitious goals

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Shadforth CEO Terry Dillon has told Money Management the time is right to pursue inorganic growth as it seeks to double in size by 2030 and acquires a Melbourne advice firm.

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Entireti rebrands PFS in new phase for investment offering

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Entireti has announced the rebranding of PFS Investment Management, bringing together the group’s investment capabilities to support its licensee network.

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Franklin Templeton completes Martin Currie integration

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Franklin Templeton has completed its global integration of Martin Currie into ClearBridge Investments following its scrapping of the brand earlier this year.

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ECP AM appoints new partner

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ECP Asset Management has promoted Justin Warton to partner, investments, as its Global Growth Fund launches on the HUB24 platform.

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CFS appoints JPMAM for 2 global equity funds

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Colonial First State has appointed J.P. Morgan Asset Management to manage two global equity strategies run as multimanager single sector options.

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Magellan and Perpetual shake up portfolio managers

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Magellan and Perpetual have announced changes to their portfolio management teams, with a former Fidelity manager joining Magellan’s global equities team.

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Allspring strengthens local presence with sales appointment

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Global asset manager Allspring Global Investments has hired an experienced sales head as it looks to expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand.

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