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SMSFs avoid advisers due to lack of asset-specific support

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... class can result in outcomes like those seen with Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. "If there are 1000 people investing 100% of their SMSF in crypto, it creates an enormous structural risk, where we might end up with a Shield and First Guardian-styled ...

Super moves: Future Fund, NZ Super, Aware Super, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... KPMG and, after seven years, moved to Singapore banking giant UOB before entering the superannuation sector. "Impact investing sits at the intersection of capital and purpose, and I'm looking forward to deploying capital in ways that deliver a double ...

Looming Div 296 tax prompts urgent tax, retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... how the new tax can impact wealthy clients, modelling the implications of either leaving all their money in super or investing outside of it. Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026, which was tabled in Parliament ...

MA Financial, Dimensional launch new offerings

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... of and testament to MA Financial's proven track record and significant expertise and capabilities in private credit investing." CMBI's chief executive Jianjun Huo said: "We are very proud to partner with MA Financial to launch this dedicated Asia Pacific ...

MA Financial expands hospitality portfolio in NZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... contributing to growing businesses in New Zealand. "When we launched the MA NZ Growth Fund in 2025, we committed to investing in and growing real businesses here in New Zealand," Swasbrook said. "Our investment in the iconic Republic Hospitality portfolio ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... constraints firms face - operationally, regulatorily, and commercially. This partnership supports our ability to keep investing in the platform and shaping the future advice tech stack," OPEX managing director Paul Campbell said. The partnership will ...

Second consultation kicks off on ESG product labelling

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... understand and trust claims made by product providers, Treasury said. It said about half of Australians would consider investing sustainably, but presently only one in five does. Meantime, a Responsible Investment Association Australasia study in 2024 ...

Vision Super adds private markets lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... assets research team. There, he covered a diverse mix of infrastructure, real estate, private equity, and other direct investing strategies. He brings more than 20 years of investment experience spanning corporate investing, investment consulting, banking ...

Impact Alpha Partners boosts team ahead of new strategy launch

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... concept to market." Bearman said: "Providing investors access to multiple best-of-breed managers, all focused on climate investing, is a new and exciting proposition. I look forward to bringing my operational and governance experience to launch IAP's ...

Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE, slashes fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... dynamics, is poised to drive further uptake," she said. Allianz Retire+ modelling shows that a 58-year-old customer investing $150,000 in AGILE can earn $341,000 in 15 years' time. At 73 years old, the customer starts an income stream of $34,600 per ...