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VanEck unveils new range of active ETFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... sleeve like the composite bond index," VanEck said. "Each of the three Core+ funds has been calibrated to meet a different risk-return objective and aims to outperform its benchmark after fees." Specifically, VBAL is designed to reduce concentration ...

IFM Investors makes $7bn bid for Atlas Arteria

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... associated with the Chicago Skyway acquisition in 2022," it said. It warned shareholders who do not accept IFM's offer could risk continued underperformance. IFM said it has made it known to the Atlas Arteria board and management it has "strong concerns" ...

Cbus calls for mandatory insurance warnings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... choosing a fund without industry-specific cover could have immediate and lasting consequences for workers, particularly in high-risk industries. "Choosing a super fund tailored to your industry can be the difference between being adequately insured or ...

NGS Super exec to lead Russell's super business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... head of superannuation in NGS Super's Ben Facer. Facer had been with NGS Super since 2017, having first joined as chief risk and governance officer. He's since held a raft of roles, and most recently had the dual title of chief member officer ...

Technical glitch hits Team Super investment switches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... and the dependency on the cloud and movement of workloads to it has "exponentially increased third-party and concentration risk, data security and privacy concerns." This came off the back of UniSuper's major systems outage with members unable to ...

Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
During unprecedented times, it is important for the financial services industry to balance growth and resilience amid regulatory reforms, the rise of artificial intelligence and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, according to the Stockbrokers ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... transaction. Based on his research, only 20% to 30% of businesses listed are successfully sold on the market, which creates a great risk for those looking to fund their retirement with the proceeds of a business divestment. "Your business might be making ...

HESTA snags TelstraSuper investment leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... will be responsible for leading the 'top down' aspects of the portfolio, which includes portfolio construction and risk analysis, economic and capital market research, and portfolio overlays. She will report directly to HESTA chief investment ...

Prime Super awards mandate to boutique manager

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... "Merlon's contrarian approach, with a focus on capital preservation, will play an important role in seeking to deliver strong risk adjusted returns within our Australian equities portfolio over the long term," McQueen said. "We look forward to working ...

ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... information before acting on it. "If someone on social media is promising easy money or guaranteed returns, there is a real risk they're breaking the law, and you could be the one who loses money." ASIC is also reminding licensees about their supervisory ...