ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland has detailed the regulator’s intentions to conduct surveillance on licensees and advisers who are recommending managed accounts, noting a ...
Research house SQM says the rise of separately managed accounts has seen large advice groups seek their own ratings....
Managed accounts saw net inflows of $16.7 billion in the six months to 30 June, as IMAP chair Toby Potter describes the offering as having reached their “maturity phase”....
In today’s evolving financial landscape, advisers are under increasing pressure to deliver more value to clients, to be faster, smarter, and with greater consistency....
For overseas fund managers coming to Australia, a focus on platforms is critical for achieving growth, according to IMAP chair Toby Potter, flagging iCapital’s partnershi...
As advisers attempt to tackle mounting operational costs and achieve greater efficiency, the FY25 reporting season has revealed a growing focus on managed accounts among ...
With a rising number of licensees opting for bespoke managed accounts, a panel of experts has shared what firms need to know before going down the custom route....
Marking a decade offering managed accounts in Australia, BlackRock has elaborated on the changes it has seen in their usage by financial advisers, with net client flows r...
Managed accounts saw net inflows of $14.3 billion in the six months to 31 December, according to the latest IMAP FUM census....
With SMAs and MDAs being “the most powerful strategy” advisers can employ in their business, this CEO examines why the latter offers a sweet spot between efficiency and c...
The acquisition of Evidentia Group by GDG shows how valuable the role and personal relationship with a managed account consultant has become to the financial advice indus...
Advisers and investors are starting to recognise that private credit encompasses a range of strategies beyond corporate lending as they look to leverage its strong return...
Amid a growing appetite for alternatives, investment executives have shared questions advisers should consider when selecting a private markets product compared to their ...
Investment executives say the benefits of real assets for client portfolios can “absolutely” outweigh the illiquidity risk, provided there is a good understanding of its ...
The managed account sector increased by $10.6 billion over the past six months, according to IMAP, as it surpassed the “major milestone” of $200 billion in funds under ma...
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...