As thematic ETFs gain popularity among advisers, research houses have told Money Management of their unique challenge to rate these niche products and assess their long-term viability.

The struggle to recruit specialist expertise in alternative asset classes means senior analyst salaries are surpassing $200,000 as fund managers compete for talent, observes Kaizen Recruitment.

TWC Investment Management, which launched in September, has unveiled a long-only equity fund targeting global wealth creator stocks.

Magellan Financial Group’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer Kirsten Morton is set to depart from the asset manager after more than a decade.

The UK-based global asset manager has formed a new group executive committee to accelerate its growth strategy following the commencement of its new CEO this month.

With nearly one-third of financial advisers utilising Australian Ethical’s investment options, expanding its advised channels remains a key focus for the firm.