An FAAA recommendation to make PY advisers subject to non-compete clauses would place candidates in a “hostage situation” with their employer and potentially deter new entrants, say commentators.
As the advice industry evolves with technology, two business consultants have said successful advice firms will be those which focus on delivering an “experience” for their clients, beyond just a transactional service.
While the profession struggles to keep up with strong consumer demand, a third of people who have passed the ASIC adviser exam aren’t actively practising, so where is this missing third?
Domestic equity managers are lagging the ASX 200 in the first half of the year, according to S&P, with almost three-quarters of Australian equity funds underperforming over the six-month period.
GSFM has formed a distribution partnership with Auscap Asset Management to distribute its equities funds in Australia and New Zealand, its 10th distribution partner.
Amid substantial growth in private markets, Yarra Capital co-head of fixed income Roy Keenan has warned this speed in asset gathering could have unforeseen consequences for investors in the future.
ETFs saw almost $5 billion of inflows during August, with international equities gaining double those of fixed income funds, as total assets close in on $300 billion.
For overseas fund managers coming to Australia, a focus on platforms is critical for achieving growth, according to IMAP chair Toby Potter, flagging iCapital’s partnership with Netwealth as a firm succeeding in this goal.
Half a year after Count Financial told its advisers to exit several Metrics Credit Partners funds, research house Lonsec has now downgraded two of these products over governance concerns.
Having divested its financial advice business to Fortnum Private Wealth, Australian Unity has shared further details on how it is transforming the wealth arm of the business to focus on investment bonds.
