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Netwealth reports $4bn net inflows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Netwealth saw $4 billion in net inflows in the March quarter, offsetting broader market movement declines of $3.7 billion during the period. Total funds under administration (FUA) as at March 31 was $125.8 billion, an increase of 20.9% on the prior ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... It's Time: Here's How to Turn Superannuation into a Retirement Income System Actuaries Institute estimates $326 billion of retirement wealth is "stranded" in the accumulation phase of super. The paper found around 1.5 million Australians are ...

AMP sees strong platform growth, AUM hit by volatility

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
AMP has reported its 1Q26 results, showing 45% growth in Platforms net cash flows, increasing to $1.1 billion. However net cash outflows continued for the Superannuation and Investments business, seeing $80 million in outflows - albeit this was a 26% ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... deepen our digital capability and further simplify super for members." Arnott said he is excited to be joining the $100 billion super fund. "I am thrilled to be joining Rest and look forward to building on their strong foundations as a digital-first ...

NZ Super Fund in court defeat over human rights issues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... related to holdings in Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and Motorola. Collectively, NZ Super has about $155 million of its $75 billion invested in them. The PSNA had been calling for NZ Super to divest the companies for some time prior to filing for judicial ...

Australian Ethical bleeds $500m amid geopolitical tension

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Australian Ethical's funds under management sits at $13.57 billion, dipping by over $500 million since December as investment performance was hit by the conflict in the Middle East. But this was offset in part by the signing of a new institutional ...

NGS Super awards mandate to Milliman FRM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... on cross-asset volatility." Milliman FRM provides investment advisory, hedging, and consulting services on about $350 billion in global assets. In Australia, Milliman FRM provides full-service implementation manager services for superannuation funds. ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... starting to return to historical norms as we move through the rest of the year." Emerging markets attracted a robust US$729.9 billion, a notable increase from US$649.4 billion in 2024. As for APAC, PE investment edged upwards, rising from US$142.2 billion ...

Future Fund targets $15m in savings, reviews staffing

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... navigate the volatile investment environment that we expect to endure," Arndt said. Future Fund has grown by over $96 billion over the last five years, while the total value of funds invested has grown to $335 billion from $218 billion. "We will continue ...

Insignia Financial shareholders approve takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... April 28 the Scheme will be implemented with shareholders receiving $4.80 cash per share, valuing the company at $3.3 billion. "Our focus remains on continuing to deliver for clients and members and supporting a smooth transition through to completion ...