Single adviser-led firms continue to expand their footprint in the Australian advice ecosystem, Adviser Ratings research shows, as market conditions prove favourable for boutique practices.

Almost 70 per cent of asset managers are planning to control costs via product rationalisation, according to a global survey by Northern Trust, as they seek to offer clients a best-in-class experience.

Asset manager Janus Henderson has made two acquisitions in the ETFs and emerging markets space as it takes strategic steps to meet client needs.

Fund managers should work collaboratively with data providers to minimise greenwashing risks in their products as a positive ESG score can be a “game changer” for a fund’s demand with advisers.

Having completed the successful integration of Diverger, Count has upgraded its forecast for expected synergy benefits achieved by the acquisition by a third.

With HNW investors representing the largest market for alternative assets, Praemium and CoreData research underscores why this presents a compelling opportunity for advisers.

Asset managers have shared how it may be time for advisers to switch clients out of cash and term deposits and back into bonds.