How many more adviser departures could the industry see?

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Data from the latest Adviser Ratings’ Landscape Report of adviser sentiment has found there could still be thousands more exits over the next few years as a question mark hangs over the experience pathway.

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UBS tipped to re-enter Australian wealth space

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The firm's emergency rescue of Credit Suisse could mark its return to wealth management in Australia.

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Maple-Brown Abbott rebrands Responsible Investment fund

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Maple-Brown Abbott has changed the screening process for its $35 million Responsible Investment fund to allow a greater focus on sustainability, renaming it the Australian Sustainable Future Fund.

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Global X announces US corporate bond ETF

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Leaning into the growing demand for fixed income assets, Global X has launched a new exchange traded fund that will help Australian investors tap into the US corporate bond market.

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Spark Financial launches digital investing solution

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The newly launched digital investment portfolio solution, Spark Invest, will see all profits from its management fees directed to charitable benefactors.

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Magellan Aussie equity FUM falls by a third

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Magellan has seen funds under management fall to $43.2 billion with Australian equities falling by a third.

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Submissions open for Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2023

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Nominations and submissions have opened for this year’s Fund Manager of the Year awards.

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Why BlackRock is rethinking bonds this year

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In the current inflationary market, the asset manager believes it’s time to re-evaluate bonds, starting by slashing fees on its iShares bond ETF offering in Australia.

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RBA recognises ‘painful squeeze’ as it pauses rates

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The RBA has acknowledged the “painful squeeze” that interest rate hikes are having on households was a factor in its decision to pause this month.

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Distribution head returns to MLC

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Former MLC head of distribution, Rob Dassie, has returned to the firm in the financial advice arm of its life insurance business.

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