August inflows see ETF FUM approach $300bn
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.
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.
Global investment firm Lazard Asset Management has appointed AllianceBernstein’s global head of investment as chief executive, as current CEO Evan Russo prepares to step down after almost two decades at the firm.
Ausbil has launched its first active ETF in response to adviser demand for a dual-access product offering regular monthly income.
ETF providers are considering the phase-out of bank hybrids in their product development plans with billions of fixed income assets set to seek a new home in the coming years.
With candidate retention a concern after a professional year, two large licensees have shared how they are structuring their programs to successfully ensure candidates are keen to remain beyond the year.
Financial advisers have been urged to consider the role they are using AT1 hybrids for in client portfolios when it comes to deciding on a suitable fixed income replacement, particularly for their retiree clients.
Platinum Asset Management has reported its second-highest monthly outflows for 2025 with more expected later this year, thanks to a major client redemption.