Nikko AM announces alts joint venture

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Nikko Asset Management has formed a joint venture with an Asian private asset manager, the latest in a series of alternatives deals by fund managers.

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Sequoia loses 5 advisers as new AFSL opens

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Sequoia Financial Group has declined by five financial advisers in the past week, four of whom have opened up a new AFSL, according to Wealth Data.

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Insignia’s Hartley seeks to expedite 3-way M&A process

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Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley has detailed whether the firm will be selecting an exclusive bidder for the second phase of due diligence as it awaits revised bids from three private equity players.

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Magellan reports 1H25 results amid appointment shuffle

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Magellan Financial Group has reported its first half FY25 results while appointing a new chief financial officer and promoting Sophia Rahmani to chief executive.

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Netwealth sees 80% rise in net flows

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Platform Netwealth has reported its financial results for the first half of FY25, reporting an 80 per cent increase in net flows, with its CEO viewing a “huge opportunity” from private assets.

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Schroders expands active ETF range with 2 launches

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Schroders Australia has launched two active ETFs and plans to further expand its listed range over the year ahead.

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Relative Return Unplugged: RBA’s rate cut – a cautious move or necessary relief?

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On this episode of Relative Return Unplugged, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic is joined by AMP’s chief economist Sha

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Selfwealth updates on 2 competing acquisition bids

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Selfwealth has provided an update on the status of its scheme implementation deed with Bell Financial Group, and whether rival bidder Svava remains in the picture.

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Insignia reports $17m NPAT loss in 1H25

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Insignia Financial has reported a statutory net loss after tax of $17 million in its first half results, although the firm has noted cost optimisation means this is an improvement from a $50 million loss last year.

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BDMs critical to advisers’ understanding of alts markets

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With alternative funds being described as “impossible” for fund managers to target towards advisers without the support of BDMs for education, Money Management explores the evolving nature of the distribution role.

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