A decade on from the UK’s Retail Distribution Review, the country still faces a shortage of financial advisers and digital advice has not necessarily provided the solution, according to Iress’ managing director for wealth.
According to these fund managers, emerging markets and global markets ex-US, which have delivered historically underwhelming returns, could offer the next pockets of opportunities in the year ahead.
The corporate regulator has banned the former sole director and chief financial officer of Brisbane-based Acquire Strategic Advisers over misleading and deceptive conduct.
ASIC has sentenced former director Mudasir Mohammed Naseeruddin over four years imprisonment for ‘egregious conduct’ and dishonestly obtaining client funds from six investors’ SMSF accounts.
Two Professional Year candidates have shared their thoughts with Money Management on ASIC’s proposed changes to the financial advice exam and what it will mean for their education path.
A leading Australian investment manager has returned 143 per cent over the last five years with potential for further upside from increased distribution as investor appetite returns.
The final Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey of the year has found respondents are bullish going into 2024, with sentiment the most upbeat it has been for two years.
Over half of Australians hope to live to 100 years, according to MetLife, and 90 per cent believe retirement should be redefined to account for a longer lifespan.
According to Natixis Investment Managers, five key threats will continue weighing on Australian investors’ minds and their portfolios in the new year as inflationary pressures tops the list.
Saxo has shared its 2024 Outrageous Predictions focusing on the US presidential election and the potential impact of artificial intelligence.
