Advisers tip managed portfolios into the mainstream: North launches inaugural insights report

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Key points Newly-launched biannual report by North explores why 2025 is a tipping point for managed account adoption 24.6% annual increase in AUM for managed accounts in Australia, rising to... Read more continue reading

Shadforth Financial Group bolsters Victorian footprint with acquisition of PMD Financial Advisers

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Shadforth Financial Group (Shadforth) has successfully acquired PMD Financial Advisers (PMD), a boutique financial advice firm specialising in high-net-worth clients. Based in Melbourne, the acquisition further strengthens Shadforth’s footprint in... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State awards global and emerging markets equities mandates to J.P. Morgan Asset Management

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Colonial First State (CFS) has appointed J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), a USD3.8 trillion global asset manager, as an underlying manager for the CFS Emerging Markets and CFS Global Shares... Read more continue reading

AXA IM celebrates 40 years of quant investing, embraces AI evolution

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Quant investing is entering a new era heralded by AI, according to AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM), which this year celebrates 40 years of quant equity innovation. Launched in 1985,... Read more continue reading

Thomas Sullivan appointed as Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets

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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Thomas Sullivan as Managing Director of DTCC... Read more continue reading

Review finds greater uplift needed in quality of super fund financial reports and audits

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ASIC’s first report into the financial reporting and audit of super funds has revealed inconsistent approaches to disclosing investments, limited disclosure of sponsorship and advertising expenses, and insufficient audit evidence... Read more continue reading

Betashares expands Wealth Builder range with moderately geared Global Shares ETF

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Leading Australian financial services company, Betashares, has announced the expansion of its unique and innovative Wealth Builder range with the launch of the Betashares Wealth Builder Global Shares Geared (30-40%... Read more continue reading

ATO’s final NALI and contributions rulings provide welcome clarity – but missed opportunities remain

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The ATO’s long-awaited rulings on non-arm’s length income (LCR 2021/2) and contributions (TR 2010/1) have provided long-sought clarity on several critical issues, says SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess. “These rulings... Read more continue reading

Australian Unity appoints next Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

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Australian Unity Limited has announced Ms Kelly Bayer Rosmarin will become the next Group Managing Director (GMD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Mr Rohan Mead, who informed the mutual... Read more continue reading

ECP promotes Justin Warton to partner; ECP Global Growth Fund (Aust) now available on HUB24

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ECP Asset Management has promoted Justin Warton to partner, investments, effective immediately. He will continue to oversee the ECP Global Growth Fund with fellow principle, investments, Annabelle Miller. Mr Warton... Read more continue reading