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Betashares details private markets play, signs first partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... to investors. Expected to launch later this month, it will initially be available as an unlisted fund via investment platforms to financial advisers for client portfolios, and for wholesale investors via Betashares Direct. "Our US private credit funds ...

Legal costs weigh on AMP profits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... Wealth Management business saw the biggest jump in underlying profits, up 11.8% to $19 million. This was followed by Platforms which rose 7.4% to $58 million, and AMP Bank which had a 2.9% rise in profit to $36 million. The Superannuation and Investments ...

Linda Elkins joins AMP board, Slattery exits

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... Russell Investment Group. "I'm excited to be welcoming Linda to the Board. Linda's impressive experience in Platforms and Superannuation will be of tremendous value, and her breadth of industry knowledge is undoubted," said Mike Hirst, AMP chair. ...

SQM sheds light on Shield Master Fund, First Guardian ratings

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
... as limited operating history or areas of governance requiring monitoring. It's also important to note that many platforms set a minimum threshold of 4 stars for product inclusion." He added that both funds were subsequently downgraded once the research ...

ASIC calls out trustees 'passing the buck' on super switching

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... propped up aggressive super-switching schemes, starting with advice licensees using lead generation services through to platforms that host the investment options. But it is superannuation trustees, Longo said, that have a responsibility to the end investor. ...

HUB24 recruits Vanguard sales manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... as one of the largest platform operators, alongside Netwealth, according to Morningstar. The firm predicts that both platforms will reach a 15% market share each by FY30.

Advisers overlook hype, embed AI in practice: Investment Trends

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... unsure of their ideal setup. In terms of technology spend, this calculated to be $38,000 per practice. The number of platforms used by advisers on average has dropped from 2.2 last year to 2, with 71% of new client flows now directed to advisers' ...

HUB24, Netwealth projected to overtake Insignia: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... Despite this, the firm believes shares remain materially overvalued. Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler said that both platforms have gained market share, driven primarily by consistent net flows, adviser additions, and product uptake. "Barring a tail ...

Two more Shield Master Fund advisers banned

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... February 2022, more than $480 million have been invested in Shield by at least 5800 consumers, predominantly through super platforms. In February 2024, ASIC halted new offers of investments in Shield, making interim stop orders on four product disclosure ...

Federated Hermes 'not far away' from launching Australian wholesale products

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... the entire ecosystem of the Australian wholesale market, whether they are wealth managers, banks, research houses or platforms. "Coming into a new market we wanted to do it in the right way constructively and thoughtfully." Additionally, following the ...