Only three active asset managers are forecast to see positive flows through to FY29, according to Morningstar, with those focused on specialist fixed income in the best position as investors move to defensive asset allocations.
Investment consultancy Ascalon Capital has appointed a new partner, who joins from 20 years at Zenith Investment Partners, as well as a new chief executive amid a “bold new chapter” for the firm.
International advice group Findex has appointed a senior individual to spearhead its M&A and growth operations across Australia and New Zealand, seeking to make the brand a household name.
Despite the perception that short-term market events shouldn’t affect portfolio decisions, Praemium research finds 60 per cent of advisers have made portfolio changes in response to US President Donald Trump’s decisions.
Platinum Asset Management has provided an update on the possibility of a merger with asset manager L1 Capital following a period of due diligence.
Commentators may be forecasting consolidation in private market firms but a survey of the industry itself expects new manager formation will still outpace this, especially in Asia Pacific.
Multiple industry organisations have shared their thoughts on AFCA’s proposed rules amendment, supporting the idea of firms being named publicly when they fail to comply with determinations.
Momentum Media’s wealth publishing network is pleased to announce the launch of the annual Australian Wealth Management Summit 2025.
BT has appointed global fund manager Wellington Management to launch the Global Opportunistic Value Fund for Australian financial advisers.
Fund manager Pacific Current has appointed a former superannuation chief executive as its newest chair, succeeding Tony Robinson who departs after almost a decade to focus on his role at COG Financial.
