Relative Return Unplugged: Balancing economic and national security priorities

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In this special episode of Relative Return Unplugged, we are sharing a discussion between Momentum Media’s Steve

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Scientific Beta hires investment solutions lead

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Experienced quantitative researcher Warwick Schneller has taken up a new role, joining Scientific Beta as head of investment solutions, Australia and New Zealand.

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Advisers sitting on sidelines despite 2024 exam passes

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The proportion of candidates passing the advice exam in 2024 has risen by more than a third, but a notable gap exists between those who have qualified and those who are actively practicing, according to Wealth Data.

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Client referrals key to optimising advice practice growth

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Financial advisers who optimise client referrals to achieve organic growth will be best placed for success in 2025, according to Dimensional, and could attract attention from overseas acquirers.

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Completed Maple-Brown Abbott deal sees Antipodes cross $20bn

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Antipodes has successfully completed the acquisition of Maple-Brown Abbott first announced in July, with the group now managing over $20 billion in AUM.

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AMP MyNorth sustainable portfolios see enhancements

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AMP MyNorth has announced a number of enhancements to its sustainable managed portfolios amid strong adviser demand for value-aligned investment options.

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GQG raises $145m for first private markets fund

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GQG Partners has closed fundraising on its initial private markets fund, having raised $145 million.

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MLC Life to merge with Resolution Life as NAB exits

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MLC Life Insurance and Resolution Life Australasia are to merge, creating a combined firm with the new name of Acenda, while NAB has divested its remaining 20 per cent stake.

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Engaging the next generation in advice

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When it comes to engaging younger clients, Fidelity has unpacked potential concerns of this generation when it comes to seeking advice as well as how they prefer to interact with their adviser.

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Insignia agrees to SS&C deal to transform Master Trust

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Insignia Financial has entered into an initial agreement with fund administrator SS&C Technologies to transform its Master Trust business following a strategic review.

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