FAAA, SIAA urge further review of advice documentation

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Despite the government agreeing to replace SOAs with CARs, the FAAA and SIAA believe greater streamlining of documentation is needed for the change to have a positive impact on advisers.

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Sequoia appoints licensee head from AMP

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Former national business growth manager at AMP Advice has taken a new role at Sequoia Financial Group.

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Has ESG label become too overloaded among investors?

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With the ESG label often causing confusion among investors, Nanuk Asset Management has encouraged financial advisers to use more plain, specific language with their clients.

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GBST evolves tech platform to meet changing adviser needs

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Advice technology firm GBST has upgraded its WealthConnect platform to meet the evolving needs of advisers.

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US credit manager targets Australia with wholesale fund launch

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US alternative credit manager Apollo Global Management is viewing Australia as a “priority market”, as it launches a fund for Australian wholesale investors with Channel Capital.

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Pinnacle unveils Women in Asset Management Scholarship Program

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The investment manager has launched a new scholarship and career development program to promote women entering the asset management industry.

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The crucial considerations when switching clients into alternatives

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Two commentators have shared why the inclusion of alternatives in a diversified portfolio shouldn’t be a simple switch with a traditional asset and will depend heavily on clients’ objectives.

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Morgans CEO to step down

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Morgans chief executive, John Clifford, has announced he will step down from the wealth management group after eight years leading the business.

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Magellan suffers $1bn in outflows, launches new fund

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Magellan Financial Group experienced $1 billion in net outflows during April but managed to offset this and report a rise in FUM, having also announced its fourth fund from its partnership with Vinva.

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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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