The salary boom for intermediary BDMs; Conditions ‘ripe’ for fund manager M&A activity: WAM

Top-performing business development managers are seeing bonuses of up to 90 per cent of their salary as new investment products and advisers’ usage of managed accounts mean the sector is experiencing a skills shortage.

The current macroenvironment is proving to be “encouraging” for global mergers in the funds management space, says Wilson Asset Management, underpinned by increased optimism from dealmakers.

The outlook for fixed income markets is now looking more attractive. Here’s how new fixed income ETFs are opening the door to actively managed global solutions.

The Joint Associations Working Group has issued a statement urging the government to fix the Quality of Advice Review legislation to prevent an “unworkable” path forward.

Count Financial’s acquisition strategy shows no signs of slowing down, as the company’s equity firm acquires a $1.4 million stake in a Gold Coast accounting business.

Global X ETFs Australia has seen assets under management reach $7 billion, thanks to demand for technology-focused ETFs as it seeks further expansion of the business.

ASIC has concluded its investigation into alleged insider trading by financial technology company Nuix’s chief executive Jonathan Rubinsztein.

The global nature and geopolitical threats involved in investing in emerging markets can mean the job of an emerging market manager entails additional challenges than its developed markets counterpart.