Which 2 licensees lead the way in share price growth?; Schroders’ Mullins on investment team merger rationale

Only two of the listed financial advice licensees have seen growth in their share price over the past year, half the volume in December 2023.

Sebastian Mullins, head of Schroders’ new combined fixed income and multi-asset division, says the move is a way of “future-proofing” the business.

With yields at their highest levels in over a decade, cash is gaining prominence as an asset class that can help investors navigate the uncertain macro outlook.

Three founders of fund management firms have shared what prompted them to break away and set up their own businesses.

When it comes to their brand, BlackRock and J.P. Morgan Asset Management have been identified as the two asset management firms with the strongest brand value.

A new artificial intelligence tool designed to shake up traditional financial advice business models, led by Raiz Invest founder George Lucas, has launched to the public.

With just one-quarter of Australian workers aiming to retire by the age of 65, many are working into their 70s due to rising economic pressures, according to Equip Super.

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.