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Praemium aims for 'market-leading' super offering

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

Praemium said it is making progress towards transforming its superannuation fund to a market-leading offering by utilising its recent built technology platform. The update was made as it revealed its Q2 update. In the quarter to 31 December 2025, Praemium ...

Australian profits flat as global earnings soar to record highs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... without this artificial boost, earnings outstripped sales growth by around three percentage points indicating strong progress," the report read. Margins expanded across sectors globally, albeit not at the rate they grew between 2015 and 2021. The report ...

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

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

A group of institutional investors, including various super funds, and the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), Australia's sovereign investor in manufacturing capability, have formed a conglomerate to raise more than $217 million for ...

HUB24 advances HTFS Nominees takeover, FUA hits $152bn

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

HUB24 is in the process of acquiring of one of EQT Holdings' trustee business, HTFS Nominees, as the platform reports a bump in funds under administration (FUA) to $152.3 billion. HTFS Nominees became trustee of HUB24 Super in 2020, replacing Diversa ...

Fidelity names research director

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

Fidelity International has appointed a new research director as it moves to strengthen its coverage across the Asia Pacific. Rajesh Gannamani has relocated from Singapore to take on the Sydney-based role, reporting to John Stavis, head of equity research ...

Diverse leadership cements business growth, positive workplace culture: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

... stronger economic outcomes," HESTA chief executive and 40:40 Vision chair Debby Blakey said. Blakey said while critical progress toward gender balance has slowed, almost all (95%) of the surveyed signatory companies had maintained their commitment to ...

Big tech has "inconsequential" carbon emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

... investments by companies. "Our research shows a striking diversity in performance: while some companies are making impressive progress, too many continue to fall behind. In the midst of rising climate impacts, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty ...

Equity managers' research most reliant on AI: Report

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

... "nice to have," indicating a more cautious or exploratory approach to adoption, the survey found. In terms of actual progress, Australian equities managers are in the "exploring/proof of concepts" stage (24%) compared to other asset classes, reflecting ...

WAM delivers standout 41% return in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

Wilson Asset Management's (WAM) active investment portfolio delivered significant performance in 2025, returning 41.4% for its investors, outperforming the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index by 30.8% in the period. The exceptional returns enabled ...

Deutsche Bank shares surpass book value for first time since GFC

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

... bank. Sewing said Deutsche Bank's longer-term vision is to become the "European champion in banking". "Thanks to the progress we made over the past years, we are better equipped than ever to support our clients as their trusted partner in a fast-changing ...

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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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