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Genetic testing ban may drive up insurance cost, premiums: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is concerned the proposal to ban life insurers' use of genetic testing results will have an adverse impact on the cost of life insurance and premiums for all Australians. In a submission, the association ...

Netwealth's APRA-mandated governance overhaul underway

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

Netwealth said its APRA-mandated investment governance overhaul is underway and is being led at the executive level. This was part of its agreement with ASIC in December under which it said it will repay $101 million to super members who accessed the ...

Super funds, instos shun ETFs, retail dominance prevails

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... they'll come direct. "We can then obviously customise that and be specific around what they're looking for and build a mandate that probably is priced reasonably sharp, and to their requirements," he said. The use and influence of asset consultant ...

Sovereign funds, instos raise $217m for Qld space tech developer

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... including the Future Fund, HESTA, Blackbird, Main Sequence, Funds SA, NGS Super, and QIC via its $50 million Brighter Super mandate announced in July 2025. The funding round highlights the strength of Australia's collaborative investment ecosystem ...

Active fund managers endure fee pressures, dominate mandates: Study

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

Active fund managers continue to face fee pressures but still ensnare a large chunk of major mandates, a new study from institutional investment consulting firm Callan shows. San Francisco-based Callan's 2025 Investment Management Fee Study drew on ...

NGS Super appoints Robeco to manage two new mandates

ANGELIQUE MINAS | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

NGS Super has appointed Robeco to manage a Government Bond Sustainable Enhanced Indexing mandate and an Emerging Markets Enhanced Indexing mandate. Specialising in quantitative and sustainable investing, Robeco is experienced in offering enhanced indexing ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips on negative performance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... continued growth into the second half of the year." It also noted that the loss of its Australian Unity Bank's $250 million mandate will not impact profits, as the annual revenue of $0.3 million will be offset by planned simplification of the business ...

Bullock in 'full solidarity' with Powell

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

... full respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability. Chair Powell has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest. To us, he is a respected colleague who is held in the highest regard by ...

Mercer Investments axes managers, awards fresh mandates

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

Mercer Investments culled several fund managers overseeing its international shares strategies following a strategic review that included retaining Schroder Investment Management and awarding mandates to two new fund managers. The restructure affects ...

Trump 'playing with fire' over Fed indictment threat

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... and Democrats alike. In every case, I have carried out my duties without political fear or favour, focused solely on our mandate of price stability and maximum employment," he said. "Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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