GQG & MA Financial announce senior people moves

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GQG Partners’ chief financial officer is set to depart after nearly nine years at the fund manager, while MA Financial has welcomed an independent non-executive director to its board.

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Interested buyers circle to pick up Perpetual wealth division

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Perpetual CEO Bernard Reilly says there has been “extensive interest” in the firm’s wealth management division following the termination of the KKR deal with Morningstar stating it will be crucial to achieve the highest possible takeover premium.

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Paradice confirms dual hires to lead wholesale distribution

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Following the recent departure of Paradice Investment Management’s head of retail distribution, the company has made two appointments from Betashares to lead its wholesale distribution function.

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Bell AM completes global hunt for research director

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Bell Asset Management has welcomed a global investment professional into the newly created director of research and portfolio manager position, while the broader team sees a reshuffle.

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Poor sales tactics deterring wealth managers from private markets

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‘Ineffective sales methods’ have been cited as the largest barrier to private market investment by APAC wealth managers, according to MSCI, greater than the products’ illiquidity or lack of transparency.

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How are platforms addressing the private markets surge?

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As another 32,000 HNW investors say they plan to enter the private market investment space in the next 12 months, platforms are having to “act swiftly” to strengthen their investment menu accordingly, says Investment Trends.

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Clime IM turnaround program leads to return to operating profit

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Clime Investment Management has reported a return to operating profit after a $1.6 million loss a year ago thanks to an aggressive turnaround program.

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GDG shares Lonsec results post-business realignment

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An increased number of products rated following the boom in private markets funds have seen revenue at Lonsec Research & Ratings rise to $21.4 million.

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BML Funds to be wound up as manager departs for Platinum

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Fund manager BML Funds, which has $1 billion in assets under management, is to be wound up as its chief investment officer Ted Alexander moves to Platinum.

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SMA asset boom prompts calls for fee standardisation

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As assets in separately managed accounts reach $200 billion, industry stakeholders have formed a committee to standardise their fee reporting.

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