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FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

When Melinda Kee was sick with COVID-19, she took respite for one week. Kee saw it as an opportunity to tick off some personal administration she'd been meaning to get to, such as changing her pet and health insurance, and electricity and gas providers. ...

Fink doubles down on private markets ambitions

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... "BlackRock already manages US$3 trillion on behalf of insurance, wealth, and outsourcing clients. We have a significant opportunity to deliver better outcomes and experiences for clients in their private markets allocations," Fink said in his annual ...

AustralianSuper says no to leveraged gains, yes to stability

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... funds to push the envelope, on the contrary that's what we're trying to avoid. I'm pleased to have this opportunity to clarify." Russell added the fund is not talking about any tools whatsoever to gear up the portfolio to improve performance. ...

Geoff Lloyd to lead Perpetual wealth spin-off

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... innovate, and to grow, without losing sight of the values and heritage that define it," he said. "It is an exciting opportunity to create even more value for our clients and our people." The business serves high-net-worth clients, charities, and private ...

Solaris prepares to launch LIC for income seekers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... retirement with an increasing demand for reliable, tax-effective income. Additionally, it also provides a reinvestment opportunity for investors who relied on hybrids as a core income source after the phase-out of bank hybrids by APRA. "As a LIC, we ...

ASIC considers changes to net asset requirements

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... intention of the requirement continues to be upheld," the consultation paper said. "However, we are also taking this opportunity to seek feedback on the appropriateness of the NTA settings for other AFS licensees to inform any future ASIC work." ASIC ...

Active equity managers underwhelm in 2025: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... dispersion since 2009," the report read. "In Australia, dispersion also increased versus 2023 and 2024, improving the opportunity set for nimble, skilled active managers to add value through stock selection." While Australian active equity managers underperformed ...

Index managed portfolios still most popular among advisers: North

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... AMP's bi-annual North Managed Portfolios Insights Report found that while private markets are seen as the next growth opportunity for sector innovation, index managed portfolios remain most popular among advisers on its platform. AMP head of portfolio ...

Janus Henderson says Victory deal could leave it 'gravely damaged'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... Victory Capital continued to back its proposal, calling it superior and said it remained fully committed to pursuing the opportunity. "The special committee has continued to support an inferior transaction with Trian, a financial buyer and company insider," ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... support long-term outcomes for our members," Vincent said. IFM Investors said the summit will give super funds the opportunity to engage directly with global business, finance and technology leaders to identify long-term growth opportunities for members. ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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