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ETF Shares offers new currency hedged ETFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
ETF Shares has launched two new currency hedged ETFs aiming to reduce the impact of currency movements when investing in US technology companies. The new ETFs are the ETFS Magnificent 7+ Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: HULK) and ETFS US Technology Currency ...

Asset managers turn to outsourcing, AI: Survey

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
Global asset managers are sharpening their focus on core capabilities, increasing their use of outsourcing and tightening cost controls as they pursue more disciplined growth, according to a new Northern Trust survey. The Driving Growth in Asset Management ...

Netwealth buys Paradino for $20m

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2026
... executive and managing director Matt Heine said the acquisition would help advisers improve productivity and capacity. "Our focus is on supporting advisers to grow their businesses and achieve their ambitions. A key part of this is helping advisers increase ...

JOHCM taps Northern Trust for outsourced trading

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2026
... among investment managers to view outsourced trading as a strategic component of evolving operating models, enabling them to focus on core investment decisions and business growth amid changing market conditions."

Esencia merges with HNW advice practice

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2026
... strong client relationships and a genuine commitment to doing what's best for their clients. Their values, approach and focus on client outcomes align closely with the culture we are building at Esencia," Fenning said. "By joining Esencia, Peter ...

SMSFs lure $14bn from retail, industry super funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2026
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) scored nearly $14 billion in retirement savings at the expense of industry and retail funds over recent years, a new report from Class shows. An analysis of Class SMSF clients in its Annual Benchmark Report revealed ...

Russell launches retirement solution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
Russell Investments has launched retirement solutions comprising two managed portfolios and a retirement calculator, aimed at helping advisers manage the competing liquidity and growth needs of Australians entering retirement. The solution allows advisers ...

First Super appoints new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... Denise Campbell-Burns welcomed the appointment of Kennedy, saying his decades long involvement in superannuation and strong focus on member's best interest was a very good fit for First Super. "Tim Kennedy is an acknowledged and outstanding leader ...

Openmarkets taps $22tn tokenised market

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... recently announced a similar partnership to advance digital investment infrastructure across institutional markets. Both will focus on emerging technologies like digital assets and tokenisation and other initiatives throughout the institutional investment ...

FEATURE | Digital advice | Interlocking the pieces

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
Amid a rapidly evolving regulatory space, and the need to keep pace with innovation, financial advice has been thrown into a dynamic environment that's always changing. As a result, the sector requires constant support to remain compliant and keep ...