Fidelity creates new leadership role in Australian team

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Fidelity International has looked internally to appoint a head of strategic sales and solutions for its Australian division, which is a newly created role for the business.

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Lonsec positions managed accounts for political storm

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Lonsec’s deputy CIO Deanne Baker has highlighted what investment tools the firm is harnessing to mitigate the impact of geopolitical risks in its managed account offerings.

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Barings launches 2 private credit funds

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Global investment manager Barings has launched two private credit funds for Australian investors as advisers indicate an expectation of increasing allocations to private markets.

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E&P Financial Group shareholders vote on de-listing

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Following an extraordinary general meeting today, Dixon Advisory parent company E&P Financial Group’s shareholders have voted on its proposed delisting from the ASX.

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Rhombus Advisory nears 500 advisers

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While overall financial adviser numbers have dipped below 15,500 this week, Rhombus Advisory is experiencing growth and approaching 500 advisers in its ranks.

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Xplan retains omnipresent position in software market

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Iress’ Xplan continues to dominate the financial planning software market with a multitude of uses, according to Netwealth research, despite newer players battling for a piece of the pie.

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Regulation delaying speed of super fund advice: Boal

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Deloitte’s Andrew Boal believes digital advice delivered by superannuation funds is years away yet from being able to solve the financial advice gap.

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Australian private markets manager detracts from Pacific Current FUM

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Outflows from an Australian private markets fund manager have caused FUM at Pacific Current to decline by $1 billion in the last quarter.

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Former RIAA CEO joins ethical fund manager

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Former RIAA chief executive Simon O’Connor has joined the ethical advisory panel at U Ethical Investors.

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Why do some advisers see more referrals than others?

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Referral arrangements with other professional advisers, known as Centres of Influence, can help financial advisers to build client relationships, engagement and trust over time.

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