GQG CEO on difficulties of asset manager M&A activity

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GQG Partners chief executive, Tim Carver, believes it is “very, very hard” to pursue M&A in the asset management space after a failed bid for Pacific Current Group last year.

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Platforms look to fill role of education provider

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Platforms are pivoting to take on the role formerly held by large licensees in providing adviser education, according to platform specialist Recep Peker, as well as improving their digital offerings.

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Relative Return: Gauging the economic influence of Swift's Aussie tour

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Swiftonomics are occupying the minds of Australian economists as the artist begins the Australian leg of her tour.

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Over 20 adviser losses reported at single licensee

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A licensee saw a drop of more than 20 advisers this week, according to Wealth Data, while there were six new entrants.

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Count-Diverger merger reaches ‘huge milestone’

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The proposed merger between Count and Diverger has received court approval to proceed on 1 March, with Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey welcoming reaching the “huge milestone”.

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DASH approaches 50% FUA growth in ‘strongest year yet’

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DASH has reported investment platform FUA growth of 46.9 per cent for 2023, largely driven by advisers adopting the software.

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ASIC confirms fees for no service still problematic issue

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Despite an “eye-watering” $4.7 billion paid in remediation, ASIC believes fees for no service is still an active issue and has made multiple investigations of alleged incidents.

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HUB24 v Netwealth: Which platform has won first place?

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In its latest annual platform report, Investment Trends reveals which investment platform has taken the top spot for functionality, as HUB24 and Netwealth vie for first place.

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Magellan appoints MD after George’s exit

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Magellan has looked to a rival fund manager to appoint a new head as replacement for David George, who left the firm last October, while reporting a 24 per cent rise in statutory NPAT.

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Wealth managers look to robo to help smaller clients: KPMG

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Robo-adviser offerings and platforms are a source of significant focus for wealth management firms in 2024, according to KPMG, as well as how technology can improve the value and delivery of advice.

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