Relative Return Unplugged: RBA’s rate cut – a cautious move or necessary relief?

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On this episode of Relative Return Unplugged, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic is joined by AMP’s chief economist Sha

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Selfwealth updates on 2 competing acquisition bids

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Selfwealth has provided an update on the status of its scheme implementation deed with Bell Financial Group, and whether rival bidder Svava remains in the picture.

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Insignia reports $17m NPAT loss in 1H25

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Insignia Financial has reported a statutory net loss after tax of $17 million in its first half results, although the firm has noted cost optimisation means this is an improvement from a $50 million loss last year.

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BDMs critical to advisers’ understanding of alts markets

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With alternative funds being described as “impossible” for fund managers to target towards advisers without the support of BDMs for education, Money Management explores the evolving nature of the distribution role.

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Former AMP CEO joins Merlon Capital Partners

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Merlon Capital Partners has made multiple appointments to its business, including the former chief executive of AMP and two investment specialists from Platinum Asset Management.

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MDAs equal ‘sweet spot’ between efficiency and customisation

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With SMAs and MDAs being “the most powerful strategy” advisers can employ in their business, this CEO examines why the latter offers a sweet spot between efficiency and customisation.

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AFSLs warned on AI risk governance

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Following ASIC’s report into AFSLs’ adoption of AI last year, two DASH executives have urged financial advice practices to consider AI within their risk governance frameworks or risk regulatory scrutiny.

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Macquarie AM announces double ETF launch

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Macquarie Asset Management has unveiled two new fixed income ETFs, strengthening the firm’s global active ETF platform that launched in 2023.

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Clime IM appoints former adviser as portfolio manager

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Clime Investment Management has appointed a portfolio manager on its Clime International Fund, who transitions from his role as a private bank financial adviser.

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Jailed former Melbourne adviser loses sentence appeal

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Former financial adviser Bradley Grimm has lost his appeal to have his sentence overturned in the Supreme Court of Victoria after judges ruled the conditions were “lenient” for his actions.

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