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FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... (AJGP), however, found many use antidepressants for longer periods and for less severe conditions - yet evidence justifying long-term use is "flawed" and their ability to prevent relapse is "exaggerated." This presents another interesting paradox: usage ...

Perpetual weighed down by wealth management business

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... Our focus remains to deliver a simpler, stronger and more focused business, positioned to provide sustainable growth and long-term value for our shareholders." The business also provided an update on EQT AB's takeover proposal, stating that it has ...

GDG posts 21% profit rise as record inflows lift FUM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... ongoing investment across our business, has strengthened our competitive position and enhanced our ability to capitalise on long-term structural growth opportunities." The board declared a fully franked final dividend of one cent per share, taking the ...

Aura Group launches PE income fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Aura Group has launched the Aura PE Evergreen Income Fund, an evergreen private markets strategy designed to address the liquidity, income and capital call challenges. The Singapore domiciled fund targets 12-15% p.a. net returns and a 5% p.a. distribution ...

American Century names APAC managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF (AVTE). The launch of the Avantis funds built on American Century's nearly decade-long presence in Australia, which includes the Global Small Cap Value AUT and a range of investment strategies spanning Global Non-U.S. ...

CSC tests waters on digital assets with Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... chief of investment services Paul Abraham said the fund is eager to enhance its understanding of the innovative sector. "As long-term stewards of retirement outcomes for our members, CSC continues to explore innovations that have the potential to enhance ...

Half of Australians lack retirement plan: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Nearly half of working-age Australians approaching retirement do not have a retirement plan, raising concerns about long-term financial preparedness and confidence, according to Vanguard. The 2026 How Australia Retires report, based on a survey of more ...

AFCA moves to reinstate APT Strategy, opens doors for victims

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... Fiduciary and APT Strategy clients, Melinda Kee, a victim of the failed First Guardian Master Fund commented: "This has been a long and complicated process for Australian Fiduciaries investors, and I'm genuinely pleased that they finally have a pathway ...

CBA, Colonial First State settle class action for $249m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... Commonwealth Bank (CBA), together with Colonial First State Investments (CFSI) and Avanteos Investments, have agreed to settle the long-running Interest Rates Class Action for $249 million but deny wrongdoing. The class action spearheaded by Slater & ...

BT Panorama hires long-serving Russell Investments executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
BT Panorama hired a long-serving Russell Investments executive to lead its managed accounts division. Tim Furlan is the new head of managed accounts at BT Panorama, stepping into the role vacated by Zac Leman in May. Furlan was most recently the managing ...