Government to improve ‘unsustainable’ advice qualification requirements

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Industry bodies have welcomed a government announcement that it will reform the education standards for financial advisers by opening up the number of approved degrees that students can undertake.

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BDM salaries spike as FMs target intermediary market

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Recruitment agency Keegan Adams has released its funds management distribution salary guide for 2025, with the role becoming more critical than ever as fund managers target retail and intermediary clients.

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MA Financial closes IPO at $330m

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MA Financial Group has closed its IPO early for the MA Credit Income Trust, having raised a sum 10 per cent higher than its original target.

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Relative Return: Climate investment goes mainstream

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Lack of private market transparency presents ESG challenge

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Commentators say the lack of transparency in private markets is making it difficult for fund managers and advisers to assess them from an ESG perspective.

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Lonsec appoints new CEO for research division

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Lonsec has appointed a new chief executive for its research and ratings division as Mike Wright takes up a new role in light of the acquisition of Evidentia Group by Lonsec's parent company GDG.

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GQG reclaims US$160bn FUM mark

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GQG Partners saw its funds under management grow by nearly 5 per cent in January to more than US$160 billion, shrugging off outflows experienced after its links with Adani Group in December.

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GDG confirms acquisition of Evidentia

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Generation Development Group has confirmed it is to acquire 100 per cent of Evidentia Group to create a managed account provider with over $25 billion in funds under management.

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Ex-Entireti advisers open up new licensee

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Nearly 30 financial advisers have joined a new AFSL, with the majority coming from ex-AMP licensee Charter Financial Planning, which is now owned by Entireti.

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Adapt or die: Traditional asset managers urged to embrace alternatives

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Asset managers lacking a presence in private markets will find themselves forced to acquire or partner to survive in 2025, according to this global consultancy.

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