Amid aged care funding discussions, new research reveals 73 per cent of Australians would be willing to forego an inheritance to let older family members enjoy a comfortable retirement.

Both fund management firms have launched two new exchange-traded funds with a focus on developed markets, infrastructure and real estate trusts.

BT’s Private Portfolio Management business will transition to Mercer later this year, following the acquisition of Advance Asset Management and the transfer of BT Super.

Athan Papoulias, former contractor to and promoter of Courtenay House investments, has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for his role in the Ponzi scheme.

Count’s chief executive, Hugh Humphrey, has told Money Management he hopes the firm’s rebranding will help it streamline its business as it acquires Affinia and sets out to be a significant player in wealth management.

In light of the recent experience pathway consultation, former AFA chief executive Phil Anderson has debated whether 10 years of experience can be comparable to a university degree.

New data has revealed that while more Australians are investing responsibly, those who are sceptical of ESG have hardened their stance.

Funds under management at GQG Partners are approaching US$100 billion thanks to inflows of more than US$5 billion since the start of 2023.

Iconic investor Carl Icahn’s $15 billion conglomerate lost 40 per cent of its value last week following the publication of a damning report by Hindenburg Research.

Fund managers at the recent Lonsec Symposium have shared their thoughts on where investors should seek their equity and fixed income exposure in portfolios.