GQG Partners has reported a decline in funds under management in April, but YTD inflows are approaching $10 billion.
Some 44 per cent of top quartile bond funds in 2021 remained in the top quartile two years later, according to S&P Dow Jones research, far higher than their equity counterparts.
Advisers could find themselves unable to receive the fair market price of their advice as the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes legislation states superannuation trustees can reject deductions that are not charged on a cost basis.
MLC Asset Management’s managed account offerings have hit $2 billion in funds under management, underpinned by over half of financial advisers’ usage of the investment products.
Two advice professionals have shared five key takeaways as to how advisers can strengthen their communication with clients, especially at review time, in order to build deeper relationships.
The Financial Services Council has launched the Digital Advice Expert Group to support policy development around digital advice adoption and ensure greater accessibility for Australians.
Two industry executives have highlighted why financial advice practices are less focused on adviser recruitment, as technology means they can service more clients with fewer staff.
Confusion around what classes as “sustainable” can lead to large fund performance differentials, making fund selection a material risk for advisers, according to Scientific Beta.
Despite fears under the first draft QAR bill, ASIC has confirmed that it does not expect superannuation trustees to check every Statement of Advice.
Iress has signed a three-year extension of its agreement with Count, enabling the financial services firm to continue using advice software Xplan to support its growth ambitions.
