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PE activity to continue momentum in 2026: Corrs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... "Investments have been characterised by a focus on platform plays with clear growth potential and operational improvement, rather than financial engineering. A cautious approach to leverage remains common," the report read. "The trend toward targeted ...

Prevention of Shield, First Guardian-like events the focus from here on: Mulino

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood stands with the approach, stating that the issue isn't the law being insufficient, but rather "it's an issue of the law not being enforced effectively." She added that the prosecution of SQM Research will clarify the ...

Conaghan holds ASIC accountable for Shield, First Guardian mess

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... Royal Commission, ASIC is now reviewed every two years instead of five years. Conaghan disagrees with this, believing that rather than watering down oversight, it should be strengthened at a time when ASIC has let down so many Australians.

Scaling practices depends on AI: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
The financial advice industry cannot rely on hiring more advisers to scale practices, rather it needs to prioritise the adoption of new technology that will also help meet unprecedented demand for advice over the next five years, this year's Financial ...

Delaying reforms to YFYS test, RG97 costing members: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... would like to see reforms that shift the focus to the most important metric for measuring member outcomes - net returns, rather than lowest cost. To fix the RG97 problem, it suggests reporting an additional fee efficiency metric, providing clarifying ...

Human biases call for simpler retirement framework: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... include a choice paradox where too many options can lead to overwhelm, a default preference to stick with what is in place rather than making a big change, overvaluing immediate rewards and undervaluing future benefits, an aversion to losses which loom ...

Former ASIC chair, FASEA chief launch trustee

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
... expectations," he said. "The next phase must be one of maturity. Trustees who see these reforms as a chance to strengthen, rather than defend, their governance will be the ones who build lasting confidence." Super Trustees Australia said it is also focused ...

AustralianSuper's 'ambitious' advice goal

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
... wellbeing ecosystems going forward. "Funds will be expected to deliver independence, dignity, support, that feels personal, rather than complex statistics," she said. "There's still so much to be done, but I think we've come a long way."

BlackRock to launch first active income-focused ETF

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... higher-income product. The Australian credit market continues to deepen and broaden, with more issuers opting for local issuance rather than offshore. This trend creates a diverse set of opportunities for the portfolio." Meantime, BlackRock head of global ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... reshape the global economy onto a sustainable trajectory, capital will remain incentivised to exacerbate climate change rather than address it. The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) co-chief executive Estelle Parker said investors ...