Are fund managers abandoning sustainability?

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As ESG and sustainable funds continue to suffer outflows and the regulator cracks down on greenwashing, there has been a notable downturn in the number of launches and staff hires in this area.

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HUB24 reports ‘strong start’ to FY25 inflows

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HUB24 has seen a 44 per cent rise in quarterly platform net inflows during the first three months of FY25, while adviser numbers rose 17 per cent.

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GSFM welcomes new retail business head

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The fund manager has appointed a new head to lead its retail business, replacing Stephen Fletcher who has moved into a newly created role at Munro Partners.

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Zenith appoints group head of research

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Zenith Investment Partners has appointed an experienced research executive as its new group head of research following the departure of Bronwen Moncrieff.

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Is ASIC in a ‘cold war’ against self-licensing?

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With a quarter of AFSLs being held by single authorised representatives, is the rise of self-licensing and market fragmentation making it harder for ASIC to monitor the steadily growing number of licensees?

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Finalists revealed for ifa Excellence Awards 2024

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Over 300 finalists will compete for awards as ifa celebrates success at the ifa Excellence Awards, to be held on Thursday, 5 December.

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AMP restructures 4 departments amid cost simplification program

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Having divested its advice business in August, AMP is undergoing restructuring in at least four other departments amid a cost simplification program.

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Blackwattle to launch Women in Finance Mentorship Program

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Blackwattle Investment Partners has revealed it will be launching a mentorship program to empower experienced female professionals into the funds management industry.

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Pengana unveils private credit SMA fund on AMP North

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Pengana Capital Group has announced the launch of a diversified global private credit separately managed account fund, with initial platform access on AMP’s North platform.

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