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BlackRock launches new government bond ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2024
... BlackRock said the launch is in line with the firm's commitment to expand its iShares product suite, offering Australian advisers and investors additional low-cost fixed income products. The new ETF is designed to provide Australian investors with a ...

Advice reforms draft laws consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024
... Regulations 2024 has five sections that aim to make access to financial advice more affordable by cutting some of the red tape advisers endure. Stakeholders have until July 8 to have their say. The draft bill proposes to remove the requirements for advisers ...

GST rebate changes worsens cost of advice: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... transitional period should be extended beyond June 30 to provide certainty and clarity, as both product issuers and financial advisers scramble to comply with this unexpected change and to identify, notify and engage with impacted clients," the SMSFA ...

Advisers shoulder massive wealth transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
Financial advisers shoulder much of the responsibility in helping facilitate the massive intergenerational wealth transfer that has blown out to nearly $5 trillion, according to new estimates, as recipients are largely financial illiterate and ill-prepared ...

BlackRock to launch new ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... BlackRock said the launch of EMXC furthers its commitment to expand its local iShares product suite, providing Australian advisers and investors with a "granular building block" for more precise emerging markets allocations. EMXC will be available on ...

Count names brand, experiences head

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... of branding, marketing, and consumer behaviour will be key in achieving the firm's strategic objectives and supporting advisers, accountants, and their clients. In her new role, Hitchings' remit will help drive growth, enhance brand awareness, and increase ...

AMP North launches new tool

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
AMP North has launched a new tool for financial advisers to support client review reports. The tool, called North Interactive, allows advisers to visualise clients' account and performance information. It provides clear visuals and the capability to ...

ETFs dominate client portfolios: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are dominating client portfolios as nine out of 10 financial advisers continue to recommend them to clients, a new study shows. The 2024 Trends in Investing report reveals that more than 60% of advisers will up clients' ...

Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... conversations, according to BT, as they gear up to close the financial year. An analysis of 8000 queries from financial advisers fielded by the BT technical services team found that inflation and cost-of-living pressures dominate many conversations. ...

Freshwater Wealth launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
... Perrett set up Freshwater Wealth, which is licensed by Centrepoint Alliance, and is joined by partners and financial advisers Jon Harris and Dean Fuchs. The three are former Westpac advisers, with Perrett, a 2022 FS Power50 financial adviser, having ...