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Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... capital. "Our strong balance sheet and ample liquidity means we have increased capacity to act on new investment opportunities, with the flexibility to deploy capital selectively in a rapidly changing macroeconomic environment," Barlow said. "With a ...

North adds private markets SMA for retail investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... the platform. The launch comes as more global companies are staying private for longer, the firm said, noting more opportunities are occurring outside listed markets, ramping up adviser demand. Russell Investments head of distribution in Australia and ...

Contact Asset Management terminates sole fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... decision has not been taken lightly. It follows a thorough assessment of the fund, market demand and expected growth opportunities. We have determined terminating the fund is in the best interests of all unitholders after considering all available options," ...

HESTA announces another executive exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... announced that chief operating officer Stephen Reilly has made the decision to leave the fund in June to pursue external opportunities. This comes after chief executive Debby Blakey also announced she would be stepping down in the second half of the ...

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... proposal have now ceased." Pepper Money said the business is well positioned and continues to capitalise on growth opportunities. "As at the end of February 2026, application flow continues to show positive momentum in both mortgages and asset finance. ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... When passed, this Bill will establish a foundation that can be built on in the future on as we continue to look for opportunities to improve outcomes, and attain justice, for survivors." Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said the government was committed ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... deliver benefits for both Australia and the European Union for generations to come. "This deal creates major new opportunities for Australian exporters in the European Union's massive $30 trillion economy, and will reduce costs for Australian consumers." ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... "Shouldn't we be working on demand? We should be going out there and educating and highlighting to people the opportunities they have or the risk they haven't thought of - getting people excited and getting people engaged," he says. "I can't ...

S64, Ardian partner to launch new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... Platform aims to give financial intermediaries the ability to distribute private markets and listed alternatives opportunities to wholesale and advised retail clients through product manufacturing solutions and end-to-end digital lifecycle management. ...

BNP Paribas AM to turbocharge $2.6tn AUM by 2030

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... the strength of the BNP Paribas ecosystem, we are uniquely positioned to connect savers and investors with all the opportunities of the real economy," he said. The 2030 Strategic Plan has four core areas: alternatives, active management and ETFs, insurance ...