BlackRock ETF AUM reaches US$4.7tn

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BlackRock’s iShares ETFs have reported a record first half for inflows, gaining US$192 billion in the past six months, to see overall ETF assets under management rise to US$4.7 trillion as it launches its first active ETF in Australia.

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HeirWealth partners with Sydney advisory firm

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Wealth technology platform HeirWealth has announced a partnership with Hatch Accountants to support the intergenerational wealth transfer.

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Australian AI Awards return for 2025

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Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2025 – submit now to be recognised for excellence.

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Why are advisers’ defensive allocations on the rise?

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While the last several months have seen increased market volatility, particularly in the US, advisers said there are multiple reasons why there has been an increase in defensive asset flows.

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Advice evolution bodes well for future managed account developments

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Scarcity Partners believes the dynamics playing out in the managed account and outsourced chief investment officer market are “here to stay” based on positive developments in financial advice.

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Former BBY chairman charged

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Former executive chairman of failed stockbroker BBY, Glenn Rosewall, has been charged with aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring BBY’s dishonest conduct in relation to a financial service.

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MLC enters tripartite retirement partnership

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MLC has partnered with TAL and Challenger on a retirement solution, the first in a series of retirement income offerings for advisers to be launched over the next 18 months.

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HUB24 closes FY25 with $5.3bn inflows

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HUB24 has seen net inflows of $5.3 billion in the fourth quarter of FY25, helped by $1.2 billion from Equity Trustees which concluded its 18-month migration.

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Aussie market optimism outpaces APAC peers: Fidelity

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Fidelity International research has revealed Australian investors are significantly more optimistic about the market outlook and feeling more comfortable than their APAC peers, despite ongoing market volatility.

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InvestSense deal reflects strong adviser focus for Betashares

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Betashares chief executive, Alex Vynokur, has said that the firm is focused on financial advisers “more than ever” as it grows the business, having announced a merger with managed account provider InvestSense.

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