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SMA registrations double in three years: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025

... trend that has seen the number of active products double over the last three years," Donohoe said. "This growth in SMA products demonstrates the continued evolution of the managed accounts and how the industry is leveraging off the significant benefits ...

SMAs ideal for low-touch clients

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2015

... report argues that this is due to a number of factors, including, crucially, that 25% of advisers now have access to SMA products on their designated investment platform, up from 10% in 2013. From a client perspective, the demand for SMAs is largely ...

HUB24 FUA reaches $1.4 billion

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2015

... Investment Trends award to HUB24 as 'Best Tablet/Smartphone Access' and strong growth across superannuation, IDPS and SMA products on the platform." HUB24 also announced it has partnered with GPS Wealth to deliver a new managed account offering to GPS ...

Van Eyk adds SMAs to research platform

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2014

... available for around 80 SMA portfolios. The availability of SMA research on iRate follows the recent launch of new SMA products by the banks and a number of boutique investment management firms. Van Eyk chief executive and chief investment officer Mark ...

Don't limit adviser choice: Synchron

COMPANY RELEASE | WEDNESDAY, 23 JUN 2010

... choice." Synchron has placed several SMAs on its APL to 'test the waters' for adviser interest. The firm introduced SMA products to its approved product list with the intention of gauging how much interest there is in these structures compared to managed ...

Praemium targets new SMA service

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2010

... fixed interest partners to transact FI investments. Naoumidis also pointed out yesterday the increasing traction of SMA products that offer exposure to various asset classes outside equities, in the UK. It's a trend he expects will gain popularity in ...

SMA ratings bring clarity for advisers

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2009

... as trades are executed in size, another factor that lowers brokerage cost risk. Aviva, one of the managers whose SMA products were rated in the S&P ratings, is a recent player in the SMA field. Last month, the fund appointed five fund managers including ...

AMP forays into SMAs

RUTH LIEW | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2009

... solution," he said. Sainsbury added that the US in particular is now concentrating on researching and developing more SMA products. AMP is following its lead and the product is expected to be available for the long haul. "This is a long-term play for ...

Linear launches enhanced MA

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2008

... product with similar capabilities in April. However, Linear Financial is touting the LMA as an alternative to many SMA products, which can traditionally only invest in Australian equities. The LMA can provide diversification across international equities ...

Investment Trends names top SMAs

RUTH LIEW | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2008

... confusion lies," he said. The Investment Trends report provides a detailed comparison of the functionality of the ten SMA products available to advisers and investors in Australia, based on analyst reviews covering over 400 criteria.

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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