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Russell launches retirement solution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... have to rebuild a client's portfolio just because a client is approaching retirement," Rogan said. Both portfolios are now available on CFS Edge, with a minimum investment of $5000. Colonial First State executive director, managed accounts, Francy ...

Treasury floats innovative businesses CGT concession draft laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... high-growth tech companies. "Employees will also have stronger incentives to join tech startups in their early years. Investors are now incentivised to back more early-stage tech startups and will retain concessional treatment across multiple investments," ...

SIAA calls for fresh talent amid advice demand

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... Lykouras said the perception gap risks turning away both prospective employees and clients. "Stockbroking and investment advice now rivals other established professions, but it is not seen as relevant or trusted as it should be," Lykouras said. She said ...

FEATURE | Digital advice | Interlocking the pieces

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... home purchase, the loss of loved ones and other major life events. However, he says it is simply impossible to do that right now because advisers lack access to clients' data. To address the issue, AZ NGA is investing in the middle and back office ...

ECB hikes rates, economists expect RBA might be next

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... start of the Iran war. "The unanimous decision came on the back of the ECB raising its inflation forecasts, with inflation now expected to remain above target through 2027," Principal Asset Management market strategist Christian Floro said. "While ECB ...

End of an era as Bowater leaves Frontier

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... time in one place and while my role, along with the firm itself, has been constantly growing and evolving over that time, now feels like a stage where I can move on knowing Frontier is well placed for ongoing success across a number of areas," said Bowater. ...

Amundi deepens Asia investment bench

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... research at Amundi. The appointments come as Amundi seeks to deepen its local investment capabilities, senior professionals now positioned across Hong Kong and Singapore alongside the firm's broader regional operations. Following the several appointments ...

EQT ramps up investments on Asia-Pacific mid-market plays

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... Capital's Asia platform across sectors and strategies." EQT has invested approximately USD $50 billion across Asia since 1997 and now has more than 150 investment professionals across nine regional offices. Its Asian portfolio employs more than 270,000 ...

Government backs Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... sandboxes will improve how fast fintechs are able to experiment, iterate and launch in market," said D'Almeida. "The test will now be implementation. Australia needs timely legislation and guidance, proportionate regulation, and programs that allow ...

Three super funds fined for misleading investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... significant portion of the option, ASIC said, accounting for 41.12% of assets at the end of August 2025. TelstraSuper, which is now known as Tetra Servicing and officially became part of Aware Super in April, stated on its website that its property option ...