Avoiding the regulatory pitfalls of outsourcing

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According to Adviser Ratings, financial advice firms must ensure they think strategically about the use of offshore or third-party operations rather than just consider them as a form of cost-cutting.

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Russell Investments appoints APAC investment head

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Russell Investments has promoted its global chief investment strategist to an APAC role which will see him relocate from London to Sydney.

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Zagga Retains 4-Star ‘Superior’ Rating by SQM Research for Fifth Consecutive Year

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How are adviser numbers sitting for FY24–25?

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With only one month to go until the end of the financial year, are current adviser numbers on track to report a gain for 2024–25?

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MA Financial looks to US for private credit distribution

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Increased demand for private credit has boosted assets under management at MA Financial, and the firm is viewing an “enormous opportunity” to distribute the funds in the US.

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BlackRock to launch debut active ETF in Australia

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With an existing range of more than 50 passive ETFs locally, the asset management giant is set to launch its first active ETF for Australian advisers and investors next month.

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Regal Partners forecasts material offshore growth

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Regal Partners is the latest Australian fund manager to explore overseas opportunities, forecasting offshore flows to “grow materially” in 2025.

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Female leaders on ASX 200 boards hit record high

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A record proportion of women have been appointed to ASX 200 boards in the March quarter, according to the latest Financy Women's Index.

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Wealth manager appoints head of risk

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Sydney wealth management firm Altus Financial has appointed a head of risk as the business strengthens its provision of risk advice.

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Relative Return Insider: Insights from London and a political reboot

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In this episode of Relative Return Insider, hosts Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford are joined by Money Mana

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