Managed accounts approach $200bn with strong H2 gains

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Managed accounts grew by $33 billion in the second half of 2023, double the volume that they grew in the previous six months, according to IMAP.

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The ‘mind-blowing’ client pipeline in country advice firms

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Rather than looking at high-net-worth CBD advice firms, one Queensland practice is looking to expand nationally via acquiring regional firms with strong client pipelines.

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Philip Lowe makes first post-RBA move

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Former RBA governor Philip Lowe has made his first board move since departing the central bank last year.

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How to attract more female clients to advice

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A female adviser has shared how financial advice firms can be more appealing to female clients who may feel intimidated by a male-dominated industry.

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Regulatory grid seeks to reduce firms’ compliance burden

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A new Treasury financial services regulatory initiatives grid will work with ASIC to reduce compliance burdens for financial services firms, particularly those which are small or medium-sized businesses.

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Meet the Manager: Sarah Shaw of 4D Infrastructure

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In the latest Meet the Manager profile, Money Management speaks with 4D Infrastructure CEO, CIO and portfolio manager Sarah Shaw.

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Enforceable undertaking rise highlights ASIC’s return to litigation era

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The fact there has already been two enforceable undertakings this year, including one from a former adviser, compared to just five in 2023 indicates ASIC is returning to its litigation era, according to Hall & Wilcox.

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AMP BOLR settlement approaches conclusion

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The case management hearing for AMP’s BOLR proceedings to approve the $100 million settlement sum has been given a rescheduled date after two cancellations.

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The allure of active ETFs for financial advisers

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Financial advisers’ appetite for active ETFs as a cost-effective investment solution continues to grow, according to Dimensional Fund Advisors, as advice firms look to manage costs while servicing more clients.

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International equity ETFs pass $1bn in monthly inflows

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Over $1 billion in inflows went into international equity ETFs with two funds receiving over $150 million each in February, according to Betashares.

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