BDMs feel the heat amid alternatives popularity; ‘Man is not an island’: Should you scale up a micro-AFSL?

BDMs specialising in equities and fixed income report their bonuses are coming under pressure as investors opt for alternatives but salaries can still reach as high as $450,000, according to Kaizen Recruitment.

Two industry professionals have shared lessons for self-licensed firms amid the debate over scaling up a financial advice business.

Count has appointed Leah Hitchings in a newly created role of group head of brand and experiences as the licensee looks to grow market share.

GQG Partners saw funds under management pass US$150 billion in May, up by 5.6 per cent over the past month.

As more investors seek to exclude poor ESG performers from their portfolios, Zenith’s Dugald Higgins demystifies the complexities around negative screening and the purposes
it serves.

BlackRock Australia has announced it intends to launch an emerging markets ex-China ETF this month to give greater diversification to Australian investors.

Advisers and platforms have a role to play in educating their clients with alternative investments, according to Praemium, as research finds alternative assets are set to reach US$21 trillion next year.