Nurturing the next generation in 2025

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Two financial advice professionals have shared their tips for success when building an effective Professional Year program as more advisers look to bring on junior staff to their practices.

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Licensees help Netwealth report $4.5bn inflows

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New adviser and licensee relationships have helped Netwealth to expand its business pipeline in the latest quarter as it reports $4.5 billion in quarterly inflows.

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Advisers take control with smart beta ETFs

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There has been a “noticeable uptick” in the use of smart beta ETFs by advisers and sophisticated investors, according to Betashares, who are using the vehicles to take control of their portfolio construction.

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Relative Return Unplugged: Leadership in a changing world – Trump’s influence on DEI and beyond

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Donald Trump’s presidency has already begun reshaping the corporate and political landscape in the US, with exec

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The final adviser exit tally for 2024

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Numbers are in for 2024, with Wealth Data confirming how many advisers left during the calendar year and which business models saw the largest growth in terms of new licensees.

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Praemium enjoys 2-year net inflow high

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Praemium has seen its highest net inflows in over two years for Q2 FY25 as its Powerwrap platform returns to inflows after five consecutive quarterly outflows.

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Insignia announces $2.3bn quarterly inflows, third Bain Capital bid

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Insignia Financial has announced total quarterly net inflows of $2.3 billion as well as a third bid from Bain Capital.

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Harnessing DBFO for client-centric fee models

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As DBFO reforms around fees take effect, Adviser Ratings explores how advice businesses can adopt more transparent and client-centric pricing models in 2025.

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The FSC’s fund management reforms for government

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The FSC has announced 15 proposals ahead of the federal election which it hopes will increase the competitiveness of Australia’s financial services sector, including six with a focus on fund managers.

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Regal reports $2.1bn inflows during 2024

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Regal Funds Management saw total net inflows of $2.1 billion during 2024, with flows primarily going into long/short equities and multistrategy vehicles.

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