North managed portfolios pass $9b in AUM
The managed portfolio range inside wrap investment platform North has grown by 420 per cent in the past two years, passing $9 billion.
April 26, 2023
ETFs under-utilised in portfolios despite explosion of options
ETF funds under management fell slightly in Australia last year, but as the range of ETF options grows in the marketplace, financial planners are cautiously increasing their usage.
April 26, 2023
Choosing the right active ETF for clients
Active ETFs only make up a fraction of the over 200 ETFs listed on the ASX, but advisers still need to take their due diligence to find the right product that suit client needs.
April 26, 2023
TAL Risk Academy unveils adviser Code of Ethics series
TAL Risk Academy is launching ‘Ethics Month’ in May which will broadcast four CPD webinars focused on the financial adviser Code of Ethics.
April 26, 2023
Janus Henderson appoints fixed interest strategist
Janus Henderson has appointed Emma Lawson as fixed interest strategist in macroeconomics.
April 26, 2023
Betashares bolsters adviser services team
Fund manager Betashares has appointed John Bezich as state manager for Western Australia.
April 26, 2023
‘No doubt’ advocacy is number one priority: FAAA
The newly-combined Financial Advice Association will use next week’s roadshow to encourage existing members to renew membership. The FAAA will make stronger advocacy its top priority after listening to feedback from members.
April 24, 2023
JAWG wants quick wins but still backs ‘good advice’
In an open letter to the Minister, the Joint Association Working Group has sought to maintain consensus support of the Quality of Advice Review proposals but has accepted the Minister’s view that changes are best made in stages.
April 24, 2023
Life insurance critical to objective of super: MLC Life
MLC Life Insurance has made the case for group insurance in a submission to the federal government’s consultation paper on legislating the objective of superannuation.
April 24, 2023
Climate Council appoints philanthropist and RBA board member as chair
Prominent business and community leader Carol Schwartz has been appointed as the chair of the Climate Council.
April 24, 2023
Balancing stakeholders’ interests – Why it doesn’t work in a profession
Reducing the cost of financial advice is a worthy cause, but should not be pursued until the industry understands and embraces the true meaning and practical consequences of being a profession, writes Robert M C Brown.
April 21, 2023
