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Alexis George to retire, new AMP chief named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... significant transformation to become a simpler, customer-focused, and growth-oriented organisation. I am proud of our achievements over the past five years, particularly helping our customers retire with confidence," George said. "While it was not an ...

Spain plans sovereign wealth fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... circular economy and water. It will be funded through €10.5 billion in EU funds and is aiming to raise another €120 billion over time through private debt. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the fund will replace the NextGenerationEU funds that have ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Equity Trustees (EQT) is standing firm on defending itself against culpability for the Shield Master Fund collapse and ensuing investor losses, blaming ASIC for not doing its job, as well as third-party providers for their failures. Releasing its Summary ...

Active fund managers endure fee pressures, dominate mandates: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Active fund managers continue to face fee pressures but still ensnare a large chunk of major mandates, a new study from institutional investment consulting firm Callan shows. San Francisco-based Callan's 2025 Investment Management Fee Study drew on ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
The average Australian billionaires' wealth grew by almost $600,000 a day in the past year, or over $10.5 billion collectively, Oxfam research found. Globally, billionaire wealth jumped by over 16% in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Use of a service that allows hesitant members to dip their toes in to receiving financial advice is expected to almost double in 2026, with 15% seeking intra-fund advice since the inception of its Super Specialist program. Commonwealth Superannuation ...

Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... Sycamore said the move by Trump may drive demand for safe-haven investments. "This latest flashpoint has heightened concerns over a potential unravelling of NATO alliances and the disruption of last year's trade agreements with several European nations ...

MWL complainants given $100k in lead decision outcome

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has finalised its review of MWL Financial Services' lead decision, confirming the business, which is in liquidation, did not act in the complainant's best interest. In December, AFCA unveiled the ...

NGS Super appoints Robeco to manage two new mandates

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
NGS Super has appointed Robeco to manage a Government Bond Sustainable Enhanced Indexing mandate and an Emerging Markets Enhanced Indexing mandate. Specialising in quantitative and sustainable investing, Robeco is experienced in offering enhanced indexing ...

BlackRock, State Street see assets climb

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... market levels and net inflows. "In the fourth quarter, we achieved record fee and total revenue, reflecting consistent year-over-year growth, with continued strong performance across investment services, investment management, and our markets franchise," ...