Relative Return: Building the foundations of a new asset manager

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In this episode of Relative Return, host Laura Dew speaks with Blackwattle Investment Partners managing director and chief investment officer, Michael Skinner, about setting up an asset manager and what he looks for in an investment team.

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Australian Ethical FUM passes $10bn

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Australian Ethical has seen its funds under management reach $10 billion, driven by organic customer growth and superannuation contributions.

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Key adviser exits continue to dent Praemium’s performance

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Praemium’s Powerwrap platform experienced net outflows of $53 million as advisers continued to transition, bringing total gross outflows from these transitioning advisers to over $700 million.

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AMP North sees $544m quarterly adviser inflows

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The wealth management company reported $544 million of inflows from financial advisers in the first quarter of 2024.

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The financial benefits of a specialised client base

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Adviser Ratings has explored whether there is a financial benefit to advice firms seeking to have a specialised client base in terms of client assets and fees charged.

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Platinum CEO shares first turnaround progress update

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Platinum Asset Management chief executive, Jeff Peters, has shared a progress update on its newly announced turnaround strategy.

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Culture or salary: What do financial services professionals value most?

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Research by two recruiters has revealed whether salary or team culture is more important to financial services professionals when considering a new position.

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WTW launches first fund for advisers

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Financial advisers will have access to private equity investments run by WTW for the first time as it launches a pooled fund to provide savers with access to traditionally institutional assets.

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Two AZ NGA firms merge in ‘super firm’ strategy

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Two financial advice businesses are to merge in a bid to create a multidisciplinary professional services firm as part of AZ NGA’s “super firm” strategy.

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Three fund managers expand their ETF suites

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Three solutions providers – Betashares, Franklin Templeton and Russell Investments – have all launched new ETF products, including one range which uses gearing to help build wealth.

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