ETFs continue to drive managed accounts adoption: ResearchBY MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026 12:29PMNew research found almost three quarters of Australian financial advisers (73%) used ETFs for their clients' portfolios last year, as the investment vehicle plays an increasingly significant role in managed accounts. Related News |
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