Lazard Asset Management has expanded its investment menu for Australian investors with a new Japanese equity fund.
The number of Australian high-net-worth individuals has grown by nearly 9 per cent from 2023, according to Praemium and Investment Trends, spelling positive news for financial advisers.
The financial planning software and platform has reported double-digit uplift across the group in FY24, as it focuses on inorganic growth through strategic acquisitions in the year ahead.
The Financial Advice Association Australia has written to every member of Parliament to press the case for a public inquiry into the Dixon Advisory collapse and the CSLR.
International equity ETFs have recorded their third consecutive month with net inflows above $1 billion, according to Betashares, for advisers looking to capture this growth in client portfolios.
The principal partner of this year’s Women in Finance Summit has said organisations that practise inclusivity are more likely to build trust in the community.
BT’s Bryan Ashenden has encouraged advisers to remain aware of the Financial Services and Credit Panel’s four latest determinations against relevant providers to avoid running into the same issues.
While Australia continues to rank strongly in Natixis IM’s global retirement index, financial advisers are still vital to mitigating the financial strain being felt by retirees.
Both Schroders and abrdn have appointed new group chief executives to lead their respective firms.
