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Alternative assets are the way forward: Forum

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
While traditional equities and bonds still have a place in portfolios, an effective strategy for balancing portfolio volatility and generating yield involves incorporating alternative investments, says abrdn investment director Raf Choudhury. Choudhury ...

Betashares launches investment platform, targets retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
Betashares has unveiled a new investment platform for self-directed investors, offering access to any ETF traded on the ASX at zero brokerage, with features for financial advisers on the horizon. The fund manager's new platform - Betashares Direct ...

Life insurance complaints drop 24%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
The number of life insurance complaints may have declined 24% in the 2023 financial year, but policyholders continue to complain about claims-handling delays and insurers peddling misleading information. According to the Australian Financial Complaints ...

Super bequest reform can boost charitable giving by billions: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Superannuation bequest reform enabling Australians to channel unspent funds to a nominated charity tax-free upon death, could boost charitable giving by up to $21.9 billion annually by 2060. A report by Impact Economics and Policy, commissioned by Philanthropy ...

CFS Edge adds 25 managed accounts to menu

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Colonial First State has expanded the investment menu on its new platform, adding options from Atchison Consultants, Drummond Capital, and Russell Investments. It's also added a new nesting capability. From Atchison, CFS Edge has added four diversified ...

Blackwattle to take over Watermark fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Blackwattle Investment Partners (Blackwattle) will take over responsibility of the Watermark Absolute Return Fund (WARF) following the retirement of its founder, Justin Braitling. The independent fund manager is already well acquainted with Blackwattle ...

Three actively managed funds shutter

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
Three actively managed Australian share funds from BlackRock, Yarra Capital Management, and Platypus Asset Management have shuttered in recent weeks. The Platypus Systematic Growth Fund, which invests in up to 110 local equities, is shuttering after ...

Renato Mota to leave Insignia Financial

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
After two decades with the business, Insignia Financial chief executive Renato Mota will exit in February 2024. In an ASX announcement, Insignia said the decision was a mutual agreement between the business and Mota. It has already commenced the search ...

Netwealth to distribute private markets offering

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
Netwealth has entered a strategic partnership with New York-based fintech platform iCapital, broadening access to global private credit markets and hedge funds for financial advice firms and their wholesale clients in Australia. Netwealth managing director ...

Lack of income stream drags local retirement system: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Australia's retirement system has received a B+ grade in a study of nearly 50 nations, with the lack of a compulsory retirement income stream being what holds it back. The latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index sees Australia placed fifth ...