Relative Return Insider: Crossing the federal election finish line

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In this week’s episode of Relative Return Insider, hosts Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford take a final look

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Former Perth adviser permanently banned by ASIC

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ASIC has permanently banned a former Perth adviser after he made “materially misleading” statements to induce investors.

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FSCP makes latest order regarding non-concessional contributions

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The Financial Services and Credit Panel has made a written order to a relevant provider after it gave advice regarding non-concessional contributions.

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AUSIEX to acquire fixed income trading platform FIIG

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AUSIEX has announced it will acquire FIIG, a specialist fixed income provider with $4.5 billion in funds under advice.

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Platinum in discussions over fund manager merger

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Platinum Asset Management has announced it is in discussions with a global alternatives fund manager regarding a possible merger to create an $18 billion firm.

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‘Less alignment, more implications’: What to consider prior to M&A

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With wealth management M&A appetite only growing stronger, Business Health has outlined the major considerations for buyers and sellers to prevent unintended misalignment between the parties.

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Falling adviser numbers impacting private market participation: SIAA

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Industry body SIAA has said the falling number of financial advisers in Australia is a key issue impacting the attractiveness and investor participation of both public and private markets.

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Fund pressures see Australasian sustainable fund closures in Q1

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Five Australasian sustainable funds closed in the last quarter, according to Morningstar, while 39 per cent of all strategies saw outflows during the period.

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JPMAM looks to Vanguard for ETF hire

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JP Morgan Asset Management has appointed an ETF specialist from Vanguard as it seeks to expand its ETF range.

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MA Financial doubles down on Asian distribution growth

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The alternative asset manager has expanded its Singapore office with a head of Asian distribution, representing a “critical step” for the Asian business, where it is seeking to launch new offerings.

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