Two Professional Year candidates have shared their thoughts with Money Management on ASIC’s proposed changes to the financial advice exam and what it will mean for their education path.

A leading Australian investment manager has returned 143 per cent over the last five years with potential for further upside from increased distribution as investor appetite returns.

The final Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey of the year has found respondents are bullish going into 2024, with sentiment the most upbeat it has been for two years.

Over half of Australians hope to live to 100 years, according to MetLife, and 90 per cent believe retirement should be redefined to account for a longer lifespan.

The importance of fund managers being authentic in their approach to these investment principles and “walking the talk” has never been important, writes Damian Cottier.