Meet the Manager: Michael Skinner of Blackwattle

In the latest Meet the Manager profile, Money Management speaks with Michael Skinner, founder and managing director at Blackwattle Investment Partners.

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JAWG in Treasury talks over adviser education standards

The JAWG has announced it is in talks with Treasury around five “core principles” to strengthen the education standards for new entrants to the financial advice space.

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Second asset manager to close Australian equity strategy

Following yesterday’s news about First Sentier Investors closing four investment teams, a second global asset manager has announced it is closing its only dedicated Australian fund.

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JOHCM manager exit prompts outflows at Perpetual

Perpetual has seen AUM rise 6 per cent in the last quarter, but the departure of a longstanding JOHCM fund manager led to outflows of $2.2 billion from his strategy.

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Financial services-led charity to support veterans

The Emerge Foundation, a charity run by financial advisers and fund managers, has announced a scholarship program to help veterans transition into tertiary education.

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Vanguard adds managed accounts to HUB24, Netwealth platforms

Financial advisers can now access Vanguard’s diversified managed account strategies on HUB24 and Netwealth, marking a “significant expansion” through new distribution channels.

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Two licensee heads appointed to FSC board

The heads of two financial advice licensees have joined the board of the Financial Services Council as it looks to deepen its engagement with the space and strengthen its representation.

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The top skills necessary for ESG professionals amid regulation push

As ASIC chair Joe Longo pushes firms to prepare for the upcoming mandatory climate disclosure regime, what skills are necessary if firms are looking to expand their ESG teams?

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Aussies overestimating funds needed for comfortable retirement

Unadvised Australians believe they need $2 million to retire comfortably, according to Colonial First State, a wide variance compared to advised individuals who estimate $1.3 million.

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TAL introduces four new ethics courses

TAL has introduced four new courses to its Risk Academy focused on ethical dilemmas as part of Ethics Month to help advisers meet their CPD requirements.

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