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Fink takes private markets to next level

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 APR 2025
... closed earlier this year, will add private markets data capabilities to our offering, with an aim to enable more transparency, and ultimately greater investability, within private markets," Fink said. In late 2024, it acquired private credit manager ...

Insurance in super remains a mystery to millions of Australians

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... these details." Given "how clear the problems are," and that "super funds haven't taken strong steps" to improve the transparency and suitability of their insurance offerings, SCA is calling for a "long-overdue" Productivity Commission review of insurance ...

APRA levy to cost $243m in FY26

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... targeted approach to this expenditure supervision and continue to publish an increasing amount of data to improve transparency across the superannuation industry. For life insurers, APRA flagged product and industry sustainability are still high in its ...

SQM places private credit sector on watch

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2025
... downgraded or discontinued over the next 12 months." SQM said it has observed "with increasing frequency" a lack of transparency on who borrowers are and around group financials; questionable categorisation of asset holdings; highly leveraged balance ...

AFCA opens consultation on financial elder abuse, family violence

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
... AFCA said it seeks to ensure consistency in how it addresses complaints relating to these two issues. To support transparency and efficiency for consumers and financial firms, AFCA said it has updated its approach to these two matters and wants industry ...

TWC Invest makes risk, technology hires

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... frameworks, regulatory compliance and operational integrity, TWC said. He will also reinforce the firm's dedication to transparency, accountability and investor confidence. Commenting Thompson said: "TWC's lifecycle-driven approach to investing ...

BUSSQ abandons appeal, concedes to licence conditions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... safeguarding the interests of members, addressing its prudential concerns "effectively and expeditiously," and ensuring transparency in BUSSQ's response to those concerns. BUSSQ took APRA to the Federal Court last August, arguing the additional conditions ...

Luxury asset investment platform launches for high-net-worth investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... industry word of mouth. Meanwhile, the secondary market remains opaque, relying on outdated manual processes that lack transparency - raising the risk of counterfeit goods. It also said that banks and investment houses don't recognise that these products ...

Global tech companies eyeing super funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
... super funds need access to more diverse technological capabilities. In addition, Janz said there needs to be more transparency around technological issues being faced by major funds and asset managers to help uplift the entire sector. "There are a lot ...

SMA Reporting Standard launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2025
... standards and strong collaboration between industry and research. "The standard plays a critical role in ensuring transparency, efficiency, and trust in this expanding market. By working closely with industry leaders, we can create a framework that not ...