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FEATURE: Problem detected

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... that manage their administration internally; CareSuper and MIESF are set to merge on October 1, and TelstraSuper is in merger talks with Aware Super. ASFA has previously said that an outsourced lower-cost service presents a false economy if members find ...

Brighter Super investments chief to step down

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... Super chief executive Kate Farrar thanked Rider for his leadership in constructing a $35 billion portfolio following the merger of LGIAsuper and Energy Super and the acquisition of Suncorp Super. "Mark has done an incredible job leading our investments ...

Salary report shows 23% pay gap for top BDMs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
More distribution executives are seeking careers in the wholesale market as demand for super fund BDMs slow, Kaizen's latest salary report shows. Kaizen's Funds Distribution Salary Guide FY2025-26 found that salaries have remained flat in the ...

Brighter Super to add 68k new members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2025
... legacy pension and investment products being transferred to Brighter Super with a total of 68,000 members attached. The merger will impact those who have OnePath policies held under superannuation in OneCare Super, pre-OneCare Super (Leading Life, Renewable ...

Natixis IM adds distribution leads

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 SEP 2025
... consultative approach that carefully considers each client's unique needs," he said. Early this year, Natixis announced its merger with Generali Investments Holdings to create a behemoth with €1.9 trillion ($3.2tn) in assets under management.

Equip Super rejigs insurance fees, policy terms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
... least September, when they first announced a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed. TelstraSuper is now exploring a merger with Aware Super.

Platinum client yanks $580m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
... profit before tax was $27.6 million, marking a $45.6 million decrease from the previous year. Platinum is banking on the merger with L1 Capital for a recovery. Assuming shareholder approval via an extraordinary general meeting on September 22, Platinum ...

K2 Asset Management seeks M&A partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
As funds under management (FUM) hits nearly $5 billion, K2 Asset Management (KAM) flagged it is "now actively exploring mergers and acquisitions". KAM's responsible entity (RE), trustee and administration business drove FUM growth in the 12 months ...

Platinum banks on merger positives amid dismal FY25 result

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
... a drop of 29.4%. Platinum said it was pleased to see the market has responded well to the likelihood of the L1 Capital merger happening, with its share price up more than 30 cents since it was announced. "We at Platinum are highly excited by the prospects ...

VG1 replaces investment manager, books massive loss

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... merged with Regal Funds Management," Jones said. "Furthermore, the total shareholder return over the three years since that merger is +45.3% pre-franking, or +55.8% inclusive of franking. As we have stated previously, we believe VG1's shareholders ...