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Active ETFs drew unprecedented flows in 2025: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
Active ETFs recorded unprecedented flows in the fourth quarter of 2025, amassing almost $3 billion in new money. For the full year the segment jumped to $7.8 billion, rising from $5 billion in 2024. Morningstar's review of the industry found flows into ...

Big super to work with Canadian counterparts to drive investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... nations. "I'm proud of the strong relationships our team has built in Australia and excited about the role we can continue to play through this initiative," said PSP Investments president and chief executive Deborah Orida said. "For more than a decade ...

AFM, PGIM announce exit from Qld retirement village developer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
Having first invested over $70 million in retirement village operator Aura in 2024, both Assembly Funds Management (AFM) and PGIM have agreed an early exit from their positions. AFM invested in Aura via its Real Estate Private Equity series and will ...

Vanguard launches three new funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... tech and US tech in your portfolio." Despite this, Burns said there is still high demand for US equities, and the role they play in portfolios. "We're taking that into account and our house view on markets has certainly got that narrative. When you ...

US exceptionalism may have peaked: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... deficits, certainly not on the United States or indeed, frankly, anywhere else," he said. Parker added that some of the forces at play that will likely lead to higher government spending are also inflationary and could pose a threat to already sticky ...

Vanguard pays $40m in ESG antitrust lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... distraction behind us and focus on what matters-giving our investors the best chance for investment success." The case remains in play against BlackRock and State Street. "While Vanguard has taken appropriate action to resolve this case, BlackRock and ...

AFCA expands C-suite with three hires

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has announced three new C-suite appointments. In two newly created roles, Deborah Jenkins has been appointed chief customer officer and Stevie-Ann Dovico has been appointed chief technology officer. ...

Strategic simplification lifts ClearView's profits

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... managing director Nadine Gooderick said: "These advancements position ClearView as a technology-led, efficiency-driven, pure play life insurer that is well placed to deliver superior service and capture growth opportunities in a changing Australian life ...

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... coming months. "With inflation remaining outside the target band, and elevated across many components, a May rise is firmly in play," McCormack said. "However, given the RBA's emphasis on taking a measured approach and preference to move rates on ...

LGT Wealth Management names head of family advisory

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... said the future of wealth management is not just about preserving assets, it is about preserving legacies. "I'm honoured to play a part in that journey for Australian families at LGT Wealth Management," she said. "I look forward to working closely with ...