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Transformational task ahead as Hartley takes over Insignia

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With shares down 51 per cent over the last five years and the firm losing its spot as Australia’s largest licensee, Scott Hartley will have a turnaround job ahead of him as chief executive of Insignia.

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Advisers seeing appeal of ETFs to serve younger investors

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ETFs are becoming increasingly attractive to advisers for their younger clients, according to AUSIEX, as way to provide them with diversification and a balanced portfolio.

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Small licensees not immune from ASIC surveillance

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Smaller licensees should be aware that they are just as much on ASIC’s radar as their larger counterparts as increased data and technology means the regulator has greater transparency than ever, according to a compliance expert.

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Licensees recommencing to be a ‘common theme’ in 2024

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Wealth Data’s Colin Williams expects financial advice licensees recommencing to be a common trend throughout this year, as nine licensees have restarted over the past four weeks.

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JPMAM launches new adviser portal in Australia

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JP Morgan Asset Management has launched a new digital portal in Australia based on adviser feedback, enabling them to compare portfolio performance and access investment insights.

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Sequoia seeks $3.5m damages following Informed Investor acquisition

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Sequoia is seeking $3.5 million in damages from Tim McGowen, following the acquisition of Informed Investor in April 2022.

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Self-licensing to remain strong trend in 2024

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There remains a “strong appetite” for solo operators in the financial advice space, according to the latest Adviser Ratings’ Musical Chairs Report, making up over half of applications last quarter.

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Relative Return: Flying the flag for small caps

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In this episode of Relative Return, Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks with Andrew Peros, small-cap portfolio manager at Ausbil, about why the market environment indicates the “perfect time” to go into small caps.

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Aussie fund selectors believe AI is ‘here to stay’

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Three-quarters of Australian fund selectors maintain that artificial intelligence is here for the long haul, Natixis IM reports, contrasting fears that the technology is a bubble.

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BlackRock appoints Australia head

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BlackRock has promoted Jason Collins from the deputy head of BlackRock Australasia to become its next head of Australia.

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