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Wealthy families double down on private markets: JP Morgan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
Wealthy families are doubling down on private investments rather than dialing back, according to the latest Principal Discussions released by JP Morgan. JP Morgan interviewed 111 billionaire principals, working with the world's wealthiest families globally ...

Hume's super sharing bill lashed in parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... from the existing longstanding superannuation and tax system settings, which are generally based on an individual unit rather than a couple," she said. Darmanin accused the opposition of "hoodwinking" with the proposal, calling it an attack on superannuation. ...

Crown Wealth director banned for two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... perceived operational responsibilities (which did not involve direct client contact or the provision of financial advice) rather than involve himself in the compliance and reporting obligations of Crown Wealth, and that his inaction and inattentiveness ...

M&A makes rebound, creating higher-value deals: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
... Deloitte believes demand and supportive conditions will continue to drive M&A activity, but with a focus on capabilities rather than just scale. The firm also highlighted the preliminary planning of integration will be necessary, provided that the costs ...

Apostle partners with Qtron Investments

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
... Qtron astutely identifies unique opportunities through diversified, idiosyncratic factor exposures at the stock level, rather than relying on broad sector or country bets. Its strong research culture and team-based process underpin resilient portfolios ...

Shield, First Guardian fallout calls for tougher scrutiny on research houses, licensee governance

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... will "professionalise" the industry, benefiting consumers as well. "I think it will deliver a fantastic outcome, because rather than an adviser feeling like they need to be an expert in everything, they'll focus on where their value is, and that'll ...

Strategic partnerships focus for global family businesses: Deloitte

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... ownership once the current generation of leadership steps down. "We have always funded our growth by reinvesting profits, rather than seeking equity financing or external partnerships. This aligns with our desire to retain 100% family control and has ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... leads to outcomes that are more appropriate and sustainable." The Life CCC does not set industry policy or design products; rather, its role is to monitor compliance with the Life Insurance Code of Practice, she adds. Product limitations Monument says ...

APAC insurers favour multi-alternatives strategies: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... showing a more cautious stance toward risk over the next 12 months, with only 13% planning to increase their risk exposure. Rather than directly de-risking through traditional 'up-in-quality' trades, insurers are enhancing diversification by balancing ...

Listed asset managers trail ASX 200 in 2025: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties. The research estimated modest returns for listed asset managers in the medium term rather than the double-digit gains seen in 2024. Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler said even though equity markets appear buoyed ...