Retail investment into private credit funds could surpass that of sophisticated investors, according to ASIC, but the regulator admits it is unsure how and where these individuals are first being introduced to the vehicles.
US firm iCapital has described the “compelling opportunity” in Australia to empower wealth managers to access private markets, with further strategic collaborations expected with Aussie players.
When it comes to the phase-out of AT1 bonds, Schroders fixed income manager Helen Mason has urged financial advisers to sell up sooner rather than later or risk capital losses.
ASIC chair Joe Longo has announced he will step down at the end of his term, departing the corporate regulator in May 2026.
When it comes to the phase-out of AT1 bonds, Schroders fixed income manager Helen Mason has urged financial advisers to sell up sooner rather than later or risk capital losses.
Three managed investment schemes have received interim stop orders from ASIC following its private credit review, including two run by La Trobe Financial Asset Management.
With the high cost of advice keeping young Australians locked out of advice, a fintech provider has said digital advice is key for licensees to capture this unadvised demographic.
Net gains of financial advisers have already doubled since the start of FY25, according to this week’s Padua Wealth Data, with momentum gathering pace far faster than the previous financial year.
BT is to launch a new low-cost “Focus” investment menu for its Panorama platform this October, in partnership with Vanguard, seeking to compete with industry superannuation funds.
WT Financial’s managing director, Keith Cullen, believes the firm’s Hubco model with Merchant Wealth Partners will be a “repeatable growth model” for the business as it scales its adviser numbers.
