Material risk observed in sustainable ETF selection

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Confusion around what classes as “sustainable” can lead to large fund performance differentials, making fund selection a material risk for advisers, according to Scientific Beta.

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ASIC’s Kirkland clarifies SOA checking concerns

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Despite fears under the first draft QAR bill, ASIC has confirmed that it does not expect superannuation trustees to check every Statement of Advice.

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Count extends Iress partnership by 3 years

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Iress has signed a three-year extension of its agreement with Count, enabling the financial services firm to continue using advice software Xplan to support its growth ambitions.

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Retail outflows cause flat Magellan FUM

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After five consecutive months of positive flows at Magellan, April saw $0.2 billion in institutional inflows offset by the same volume of retail outflows.

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Former APRA chair appointed to ASX board

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The ASX board has appointed Wayne Byres as a non-executive director, who previously served as APRA chair for more than eight years.

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The lone rangers: Are solo advice practices becoming the norm?

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Single adviser-led firms continue to expand their footprint in the Australian advice ecosystem, Adviser Ratings research shows, as market conditions prove favourable for boutique practices.

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Count upgrades cost synergies from Diverger deal by $1m

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Having completed the successful integration of Diverger, Count has upgraded its forecast for expected synergy benefits achieved by the acquisition by a third.

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Asset managers examine product ranges in cost-cutting bid

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Almost 70 per cent of asset managers are planning to control costs via product rationalisation, according to a global survey by Northern Trust, as they seek to offer clients a best-in-class experience.

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