First Sentier appoints financial, strategy chief

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First Sentier Investors has hired its incoming chief financial and strategy officer to drive growth, having also confirmed its entry into the Australian ETF market last month.

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BT Panorama sees FUA pass $120bn

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Funds under administration on the BT Panorama platform have passed $120 billion in the last six months as it progresses its migration of Asgard into the platform.

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ETF Shares drops first 3 products on Cboe

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Having officially opened its doors, ETF Shares – led by three former Global X employees – has now launched its first three ETF vehicles on Cboe Australia for financial advisers.

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Platinum loses insto mandate as FUM drops below $10bn

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Platinum Asset Management has lost a near-$1 billion institutional mandate as data shows its funds under management fell below $10 billion in April.

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Advisers assess red flags in private market funds

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Private markets may be the hot topic of the day but two financial advisers have shared the red flags to consider and why advisers shouldn’t be tempted to invest solely in the pursuit of higher returns.

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Advice community looks to Jones’ successor for ‘decisive action’

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The advice community has reacted to the re-election of the Labor Party for a second term and called on the incoming Minister for Financial Services to take “decisive action” as Stephen Jones retires from politics.

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PE wave spells good news for financial services recruitment

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Private equity players’ rising interest in Australian financial services is driving an uptick in job vacancies as acquirers bring on new staff, leaving sellers to question their future involvement post-M&A.

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ASIC unveils new ‘user-friendly’ AFSL portal

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The corporate regulator has officially launched its new digital portal for financial services businesses submitting AFSL applications, offering a more “efficient, modern and user-friendly” experience.

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Finchley & Kent to utilise Padua technology for its advisers

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Advice licensee Finchley & Kent has announced a strategic partnership with technology firm Padua Solutions as licensees are encouraged to broaden their tech usage.

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Betashares and Global X announce new ETFs

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Betashares and Global X have announced they will both be launching new products focused on defined income bonds and Chinese technology, respectively.

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