BlackRock takes stake in GDG in retirement push

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BlackRock has taken a $25 million stake in Generation Development Group as the two firms announce a strategic alliance to design and distribute tailored retirement solutions.

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Selfwealth delists as M&A plans charge forward

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Trading platform Selfwealth has officially delisted from the ASX, marking the final step of Svava’s acquisition plans as it implements a scheme of arrangement.

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Franklin Templeton uncovers second Aussie alts fund for wealth clients

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The global asset manager is launching its second alternatives fund for Australian wealth clients, focusing on private equity investment opportunities.

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Relative Return Insider: Could the election landslide prompt more ambitious reforms?

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In this week’s episode of Relative Return Insider, AMP chief economist Shane Oliver joins the show to unpack the

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Advice industry haunted by ‘multiple black swan events’: FAAA

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There are “multiple black swan events” threatening the financial advice industry currently, according to the FAAA’s Phil Anderson, potentially running up the compensation bill for advisers.

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FAAA, SIAA urge further review of advice documentation

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Despite the government agreeing to replace SOAs with CARs, the FAAA and SIAA believe greater streamlining of documentation is needed for the change to have a positive impact on advisers.

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Sequoia appoints licensee head from AMP

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Former national business growth manager at AMP Advice has taken a new role at Sequoia Financial Group.

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Has ESG label become too overloaded among investors?

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With the ESG label often causing confusion among investors, Nanuk Asset Management has encouraged financial advisers to use more plain, specific language with their clients.

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GBST evolves tech platform to meet changing adviser needs

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Advice technology firm GBST has upgraded its WealthConnect platform to meet the evolving needs of advisers.

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US credit manager targets Australia with wholesale fund launch

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US alternative credit manager Apollo Global Management is viewing Australia as a “priority market”, as it launches a fund for Australian wholesale investors with Channel Capital.

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