Harry Moore, the global distribution manager for First Sentier Investors, knows what it takes to pull off international expansion.
Maple-Brown Abbott CEO Sophia Rahmani discusses the scramble for highly skilled investment staff.
Global social problems are pushing super funds and asset managers to build a more collaborative financial ecosystem, says Fidelity's Alva Devoy.
IFM Investors' focus on operations has helped it become one of the most progressive funds in Australia.
Asset managers are rethinking their business models with consolidation and the rise of in-house assets. While some are partnering with super funds, others are poised to launch their own super fund.
BlackRock is at the forefront of the push to become a partner to retail, public sector, and industry funds bringing assets in-house. Jason Collins, the US$10 trillion asset owner's local client business head discusses this trend.
Schroder's former head of distribution Graeme Mather says sweeping industry changes are forcing fund managers to look at alternative products, alternative clients, and client partnerships.
One of the biggest trends in products this year has been the move towards more standalone Environmental. Social and Governance (ESG) or socially responsible options, or including an ESG screen in any product a fund manager launches.
The introduction of the Morrison government's superannuation reforms is good news for financial advisers as advice just got a lot more important.