Ambitious HNW advisers sharpen focus on alternatives

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High-net-worth advisers seeking to grow their businesses are likely to find alternatives to be a key part of the puzzle amid investor demand, according to Praemium’s head of private wealth.

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Morningstar appoints manager research director from TCorp

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Research house Morningstar has welcomed a new director for manager research to cover Australian and New Zealand fund managers.

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The counterintuitive effect of ASIC’s reportable situations complexity

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ASIC chair Joe Longo says the complexity of the reportable situations regime for AFSLs is impeding the ability of the regime to achieve its original aim of identifying non-compliant behaviour.

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Don’t let private credit hype override due diligence: Pitcher Partners

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Pitcher Partners has urged caution about the use of private credit funds, despite a widespread push by fund managers on the benefits of the products.

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AFSL cyber security failures on ASIC’s radar in 2025

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A closer watch on licensees that fall short on cyber security protections is among a dozen new enforcement priorities announced by the corporate regulator for 2025.

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Relative Return Unplugged: The global impacts of a week of Trump

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In this episode, hosts Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford take a look at what’s making news in the investment

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Uncovering the Broader Landscape of Innovation

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Second bidder emerges for Selfwealth acquisition

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Just one day after Selfwealth received a “highly attractive” acquisition bid from Bell Financial Group, it has received a second non-binding indicative proposal from a rival.

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Insignia's ambitious $1.3m revenue per adviser target by 2030

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Insignia Financial is targeting its salaried financial advisers increase their revenue per adviser by 62.5 per cent over the next five years.

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Private markets capability critical to LGT-CBA deal

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LGT Crestone chief executive Michael Chisholm believes the firm was chosen to acquire Commonwealth Bank’s personal advice arm due to its strong private market capability.

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