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Why emotions, cash derail good investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
While we know that during turbulent times it is critical not to let emotions get in the way of investing, an investment expert and former policymaker says it is equally important to remain active and not lean in on cash. Amid the volatility and frenetic ...

Escala poised to overhaul strategy

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025
... so it works for Focus, works for us and works for all of the advisers." James is widely regarded as a logical succession choice, having accumulated three decades of experience across investment banking, funds management and research. He has focused exclusively ...

Entireti, Otivo enter strategic alliance for digital advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... alliance sees us combine our respective strengths to achieve that seemingly elusive continuum of advice that gives people choice about how they engage and obtain advice." He added that people need access to good advice and that the partnership will create ...

UniSuper lifts fund manager investment to $100m

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025
... Pearce, as he did when commenting on the fund's initial commitment, reiterated that Uniseed is a natural fit and a logical choice. "Uniseed is a natural fit for UniSuper given our heritage, and an excellent opportunity for our members to participate ...

Patience urged over 'shortsighted' super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
... some a "don't act now" approach would be the best course of action - there is one group of SMSF members facing a difficult choice. "Division 296 tax depends heavily on how a member's 'total super balance' changes from year to year," Heffron said. "Currently ...

Analyst promotions: Frontier, Fidelity, ART

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025
... many years of investment experience and a strong track record in delivering research-driven results make her the right choice. "Zara is also a great example of internal talent progression and will play a central role in delivering great client outcomes ...

MA Financial partners to invest $2.6bn in middle market loans

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025
... origination platform for middle market transactions in the US." "We continue to innovate new structures to be the financier of choice for lower middle market corporate borrowers and their private equity owners." The collaboration follows MA Financial's ...

Platinum merger no cure for active managers' challenges

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025
... heavily concentrated among retail and advised investors, a highly competitive segment where clients are already spoilt for choice, he said. Despite concerns about their strategic fit, he said L1's stronger performance record should underpin earnings ...

Coalition's super on PPL plan 'deeply worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025
... at Australia's working women. If elected this weekend, the Coalition's 'Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave - parental choice' would be introduced to help boost the Budget's bottom line. Super Members Council (SMC) said the cash-out proposal undermines ...

Local challenger enters Australia's ETF market

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025
... The trio launched ETF Shares after observing a greater proliferation of ETF issuers overseas and identifying a lack of choice for Australian consumers in the local market. Man noted that Australia currently has six ETF issuers - BlackRock, Vanguard ...