Australian Ethical NPAT rises 80%, appoints former Pendal CEO

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Australian Ethical has reported 80 per cent growth in its FY24 statutory net profit after tax, with its board set to welcome Pendal’s former CEO next month.

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Perpetual reports $472m loss, chair D’Aloisio to retire

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Perpetual has reported a statutory loss of $472 million for FY24 after experiencing heavy asset management outflows, while chairman Tony D’Aloisio is to retire from the board after eight years.

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Platinum unveils insto partnerships to boost growth

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Platinum has announced it will partner with global institutional managers to help boost their retail presence as part of its new growth strategy, as well as reporting a 44 per cent NPAT drop.

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Sequoia’s Crole expectant of higher income from new advisers

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Expected income from advisers who joined Sequoia in FY24 is three times higher than those who departed, while the shareholder dispute has caused a “positive shake-up” in the business.

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One-off clients pose ‘untapped opportunity’ for growth

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Unlocking the potential of one-off clients and transitioning them into ongoing advisory relationships start with reducing fee barriers, according to Adviser Ratings.

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Zenith research head jumps to boutique fund manager

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Zenith Investment Partners’ research head Bronwen Moncrieff has joined fund manager Blackwattle Investment Partners.

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ASIC looks to simplify AFSL application process

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ASIC is piloting a new portal to simplify the process of applying for an Australian financial services licence with the expectation of a formal launch in the first quarter of 2025.

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How tracking data could help overcome gender biases

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Anja Pannek has urged organisations to measure its recruitment, retention and incentive strategies to ensure that there is gender diversity.

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Victims share ‘heartbreaking’ loss at hands of fraudulent adviser

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Two victims of Ben Jayaweera, who was sentenced to 12 years in jail this week, described the fraud as “truly heartbreaking” after they lost $260,000 at his hands.

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Longreach Alternatives opens new advisory initiative

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Alternative asset manager Longreach Alternatives is launching a specialised distribution and advisory unit to meet the rising demand for alternative investment strategies.

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