Aussies seek to become ‘empowered’ through advice

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| By Jasmine Siljic |

While fewer than one in five Australians consult financial advisers, the vast majority wish they could do more to feel in control of their personal finances, two new reports highlight.

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Jasmine Siljic

Jasmine Siljic is a journalist at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she also worked across other Momentum Media brands as an intern and cadet journalist. She recently completed a Bachelor of Media and Communications at Macquarie University.

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Magellan sees third month of FUM gains

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| By Laura Dew |

Funds management

Ahead of its half-year results next week, Magellan has reported a rise in funds under management for the third consecutive month, but outflows remain elevated.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Potential side effects flagged for sophisticated investor test changes

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| By Laura Dew |

Funds management

Two potential side effects have been flagged around changes to the sophisticated investor test following a recent Treasury consultation, which could see thousands of investors no longer classified as 'wholesale investors'.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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5 years of the Hayne RC: Reflecting on a ‘baptism of fire’

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| By Laura Dew |

Financial planning

Wealth Data’s Colin Williams and the Financial Services Council’s CEO Blake Briggs are among industry commentators who have shared their insights into the impact of the Hayne royal commission changes.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Australia’s active ETF development defies outflows: Zenith

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| By Laura Dew |

Funds management

Australia is at the forefront of active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) according to Zenith, despite statistics showing they have experienced heavy outflows.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Morningstar announces eight ESG investment leaders

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| By Laura Dew |

Funds management

A specialist Australian asset manager has been recognised as one of just eight firms globally, representing 8 per cent of asset managers surveyed, to be classed as an ESG leader by Morningstar.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Bravura appoints chief people officer from AMP

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| By Laura Dew |

People & Products

Financial software firm Bravura has hired a chief people officer, fresh from transforming the culture at AMP.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Asian market earnings growth ‘set to double’ US

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| By Jasmine Siljic |

Funds management

Key performers emerging across Asia could see the region outperform the US market over the long term as a ‘growth de-synchronisation’ plays out, according to fund manager abrdn.

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Jasmine Siljic

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Sequoia acquires national paraplanning service

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| By Laura Dew |

Financial planning

Sequoia has made its latest acquisition of a national paraplanning service as it seeks to expand its offering for advisers.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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Pinnacle surpasses $100bn in FUM in H12023–24

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| By Laura Dew |

Funds management

Pinnacle has seen a return to inflows in the first half of FY2023–24 as funds under management surpass $100 billion for the first time.

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Laura Dew

Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management.

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