Managed funds underperform despite lowered fees

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The average managed fund fee has declined by a third over the past 10 years, however InvestSMART’s analysis suggests this has not necessarily translated to them outperforming their benchmark.

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Ausbil set to unveil inaugural ETF

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The fund manager has announced plans to debut its first exchange-traded fund, launching in the first half of 2025.

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Relative Return Unplugged: What is the impact of the CSLR?

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In this episode of Relative Return Unplugged, co-hosts Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford are joined by Money

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Director penalised $1.25m over unregistered MIS

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The Federal Court has found a company director guilty of operating unregistered managed investment schemes and carrying on a financial services business without holding an AFSL.

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How could ASIC mitigate wealth management collapses?

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The Financial Services Council has made multiple recommendations to ASIC regarding exercising its powers around AFSLs to mitigate the risk of failing companies including greater capital requirements.

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Infinity Capital Solutions announces new distribution hire

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Infinity Capital Solutions, part of Viridian Financial Group, has welcomed a second former abrdn executive to the newly created role of national distribution manager.

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Reflecting on Insignia’s acquisition of MLC

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As Insignia Financial formally completes the separation of MLC from NAB, Money Management reflects back on how the acquisition came to be and where Insignia sees MLC going forward.

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Gearing for growth: Why advisers are looking to leverage portfolios

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Geared funds are proving to be a popular strategy for wealth accumulation, however its complex nature means financial advisers have an important role to play in harnessing the benefits while mitigating potential downsides.

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Centrepoint Alliance enters partnership with SuperConcepts

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Advice licensee Centrepoint Alliance has announced a service partnership with self-managed superannuation fund solution provider SuperConcepts.

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HMC Capital targets $50bn AUM in 3 years

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Boosted by its newly launched private credit division, asset manager HMC Capital has set an ambitious growth target of 42 per cent per annum over the next three years to reach $50 billion in assets under management.

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