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Future Group, family offices back US$100m AI-focused fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2025
Future Group and a slew of family offices have invested in a venture capital fund focused on AI-driven startups. Nearing a US$100 million close, King River Capital's fund invests in AI-driven software startups disrupting traditional software as a service ...

Fixing retirement system an election priority: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... which should be funded by a levy on super fund balances," it said. Finally, in terms of measures that would prepare the ground for a large pay-off down the track, Grattan said more of the value of the family home should be included in the Age Pension ...

MLC Life explores new market

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... marked an 18-year innings at TAL but "stumps" were called in January. "It's been so rewarding always to be breaking new ground in delivering innovative life insurance solutions for Aussie consumers - whether direct to consumer, via affinity referral ...

Vanguard launches two new diversified ETFs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
Vanguard has launched two new diversified exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the ASX, catering to high-growth investors and those seeking steady income. The Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDAL) is designed for investors with a very high-risk ...

State Street expands global custody footprint

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
... capabilities and commitment to product innovation and technology investment," Gmür said. "With 35 years of experience on the ground in both Japan and Luxembourg, and our long history in the US, State Street is well positioned to support Mizuho clients' ...

AMP launching 'market first' digital advice solution for super members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
AMP is rolling out a new digital advice solution, in partnership with Bravura, providing its super fund members with retirement guidance. AMP Super's digital Retirement Health Check will allow its 700,000 members to find out when they can access ...

Partners Group staffer quits to join NYC firm

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
... office probably electing to follow other new entrants and set up a serviced office unless they look to hire staff on the ground immediately. Clitheroe has been with Partners Group for two years, reporting to Jonathan Abraham, who runs the wholesale business ...

FAAA 'frustrated' as Dixon inquiry delayed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
The Senate Economics Committee Inquiry into Wealth Management Companies (CSLR and Dixon Advisory) has been deferred from March 27 to July 28 - pushing back the inquiry by four months. Parliament returned this week, and the Senate approved the deferral ...

Orbis recruits investment specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
Orbis Investments, the contrarian equity manager with $62 billion assets under management, has hired an investment specialist to work with its local client team. Based in Melbourne, Werner du Preez will oversee Orbis' relationships with research ...

ASIC calls out super trustees over 'weak' anti-scam practices

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has written to superannuation trustees urging them to strengthen anti-scam practices, or risk exposing their members to harm. The open letter, signed by ASIC commissioner Simone Constant, outlined ...