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Kaplan winds up pooled super trust

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... investors the move reflects the rising costs and compliance obligations of running the PST and the intention by APRA to close or merge smaller funds. Kaplan Funds Management, as investment manager, applied an absolute-return and income-focused approach ...

Acclaim Wealth names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
The Brisbane-based wealth and superannuation business has appointed a new chief executive, as former boss Terry Constable landed a new role at Infocus after almost three years at the helm. Julie Hamilton has taken on the role of chief executive, joining ...

FEATURE | Managed accounts | Industrialising advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... Professionals (IMAP) data shows funds under management in managed accounts grew by $60.2 billion over the past year to reach close to $300 billion at the end of December 2025. Adviser adoption is also becoming mainstream, with the latest Investment Trends ...

APRA hits 12 super options with failed grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... members' retirement balances by supporting higher net returns," Lonsdale said. "APRA expects trustees to maintain a close focus on administration fees and fund performance in the best financial interests of their fund members." Betashares did not ...

Vanguard to acquire custodian Altruist

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Vanguard will acquire custodian and investment platform Altruist in a bid to expand into the American independent financial adviser market. The two parties entered into a definitive agreement, the financial terms of which were not disclosed. Outlets ...

UniSuper unlocks close to $15k for members moving into retirement

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Eligible UniSuper members will receive a tax-free bonus of up to $14,700 when they move into retirement phase from October 1. The Retirement Bonus feature, once effective, will provide eligible members up to $14,700 when they move into a UniSuper Flexi ...

AUDC supports startup to launch tokenised private credit offering

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Australian stablecoin issuer AUDC has selected a local fintech company to integrate its Australian domiciled stablecoin for a tokenised private credit offering via its grant program. Kasu is a real-world-asset private credit platform that connects loan ...

American Century names APAC managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
American Century has named a new managing director and head of Asia Pacific, joining from Dimensional Fund Advisors. Nigel Stewart has joined the US$350 billion global asset manager and will report to Avantis Investors chief investment officer Eduardo ...

AFCA moves to reinstate APT Strategy, opens doors for victims

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
The Australian Fiduciaries-linked APT Strategy has been reinstated as a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), paving the way for victims to come forward. AFCA today announced APT Strategy, which is in liquidation, is once again ...

Bathla collapse rattles private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... have funded six separate assets for Bathla. "Two of the Bathla loan facilities relate to construction, both projects are close to completion," Centuria Bass said. "Centuria Bass Credit confirms it is already paying subcontractors directly in relation ...