Three commentators unpack how firms are increasingly hiring client-facing investment specialists to support financial advisers in understanding the complexities of alternative investment funds.

Five male names are shared by over 10 per cent of the financial advice industry, according to CoreData, while a female name does not appear until number 43.

With the results for the first half of FY25 now in, Money Management takes a look at which of the three ASX-listed investment platforms has seen the highest FUA growth.

Magellan Financial Group has announced it will be resuming its share buyback program in light of the current market price.

Bennelong Funds Management has shared seven questions for financial advisers when they are selecting a research house for them, with a priority being to look beyond fund ratings alone.

GQG Partners’ chief financial officer is set to depart after nearly nine years at the fund manager, while MA Financial has welcomed an independent non-executive director to its board.

Perpetual CEO Bernard Reilly says there has been “extensive interest” in the firm’s wealth management division following the termination of the KKR deal with Morningstar stating it will be crucial to achieve the highest possible takeover premium.

Following the recent departure of Paradice Investment Management’s head of retail distribution, the company has made two appointments from Betashares to lead its wholesale distribution function.

Bell Asset Management has welcomed a global investment professional into the newly created director of research and portfolio manager position, while the broader team sees a reshuffle.

‘Ineffective sales methods’ have been cited as the largest barrier to private market investment by APAC wealth managers, according to MSCI, greater than the products’ illiquidity or lack of transparency.