Morningstar CEO urges greater engagement in shifting wealth landscape; Finalists unveiled at first-ever Australian Wealth Management Awards

Investors are suffering from decision paralysis with the volume of choice available, according to the CEO of Morningstar, and the industry would be wise to improve their engagement efforts to help them.

Over 260 finalists have qualified for the inaugural Australian Wealth Management Awards 2024. Money Management invites them to lodge their submissions.

Investors know that the past three years have been bad for US government bonds.

Focusing on providing a quality and effortless service to financial advisers is a priority for smaller software providers, rather than trying to compete with market leaders, as advisers look for alternative options.

Money Management compares the financial results of the top three Australian investment platforms – Netwealth, HUB24 and Praemium – for the first half of FY24.

Adviser Ratings has entered a strategic partnership with Numerisk to introduce a professional indemnity insurance solution, aimed at opening up adviser supply and improving trust in the industry.

The shadow government has appointed a minister for financial services following the departure of Stuart Robert last May, plus a new role for Senator Andrew Bragg.

Active and passive investment strategies have been battling for investors’ attention for many years but the tough conditions in markets currently make a strong case for active taking up a greater share of portfolios, writes Louise Watson.