Australia’s alternative investment market is set to enjoy further evolution and growth thanks to innovation overseas, predicts BlackRock and Franklin Templeton.
An EY report has revealed Australians are more loyal to their advisers than the global average, highlighting relationship-building opportunities amid market changes.
Hedge fund manager Minotaur Capital is taking an AI-led approach to sourcing investment opportunities, comparing the adoption of AI to that of Microsoft Excel in the 1990s.
The financial advice profession has reached a period of relative stability, according to Adviser Ratings, enabling industry participants to prepare for the incoming silver tsunami.
The technology group has announced a strategic partnership with global alternatives fintech firm, S64, to improve adviser access to private markets.
Bravura Solutions’ platform Midwinter has announced several appointments and internal promotions to bolster its growth trajectory, which includes two senior business development managers.
Two advisers have received reprimands from the Financial Services and Credit Panel after falling short of their CPD requirements.
ASIC has imposed licence conditions on a financial services firm following concerns its customer service representatives have been giving unlicensed advice.
The financial advice profession has enjoyed a recovery this week as numbers surpassed 15,600 yet again, following the largest decline in the calendar YTD last week.
Australia’s retirement system is under mounting pressure, and industry leaders have warned that without broader access to financial advice, the country will go “broke”.
