Melbourne-based adviser restrained from travel amid ASIC investigation

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ASIC has secured travel restraint orders against a financial adviser while he is the subject of an investigation into alleged financial misconduct.

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Fund managers turn pessimistic on global growth

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Macroeconomic concerns and the upcoming US election have caused fund managers to turn pessimistic on global economic growth, according to Bank of America.

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MLC AM awards $285m mandate to Janus Henderson

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Janus Henderson has been awarded a $285 million mandate from MLC Asset Management to manage emerging market equities.

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Nuveen appoints equities and fixed income head

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Asset manager Nuveen has promoted Saira Malik, who has worked at the firm for more than 20 years, as head of equities and fixed income.

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Insignia ups legacy advice remediation in Q4 update

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Insignia has announced it has completed the separation of Rhombus Advisory but flagged it needs to increase its remediation provision by an estimated $135 million relating to legacy advice and product compliance issues.

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‘Cashed up and confident’: Financial services M&A fiercely competitive

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Mergers and acquisitions in the Australian financial services industry are expected to continue surging, with M&A leaders looking to double the number of deals they are pursuing.

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The pretty penny of self-licensing

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With the self-licensing trend here to stay, what are the estimated costs and insurance risks for financial advisers operating their own AFSL without the backing of a larger licensee?

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‘Asset rich, cash poor’ retirees sitting on $1.3tn in property

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Deloitte’s Andrew Boal believes there is a role for financial advisers to help clients understand longevity literacy as retirees find themselves “asset rich, cash poor”, thanks to rising property values.

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Regal to acquire minority stake in specialist manager

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Regal Partners has announced its latest acquisition, taking a minority stake in a $1.4 billion specialist asset manager.

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Australian Ethical sees 54% quarterly inflow boost

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Australian Ethical has reported $10.4 billion in funds under management as quarterly inflows grow by 54 per cent.

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