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FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... approach allows for a longer-term horizon, which for a super fund is often ideal. "In listed companies, often they'll focus really on the short-term earnings rather than long-term value, and that's because of things like the media scrutiny and ...

Insignia Financial shareholders approve takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... Allan Griffiths said he is pleased with the strong level of shareholder support for the Scheme of Arrangement. "The board's focus throughout this process has been to ensure shareholders had the information they needed to make an informed decision. The ...

AZ NGA acquires Tasmanian advice firm

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
AZ NGA has acquired Hobart-based financial advisory firm Foundation Wealth Advisers (FWA). FWA specialises in advice for retirees and pre retirees across Hobart and surrounding regions. It is led by principal and private client advisers Stuart Bale ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
Spheria Asset Management's Spheria Australian Smaller Companies Fund - Active ETF (ASX: SPHX) will be available on the ASX tomorrow, launching amid strong momentum shown across the broader ETF market despite volatility from the Middle East. Spheria ...

UK's Nest to invest $860m in private companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... over the coming years and invested in secured, first-priority loans to US middle market private companies. There is to be a focus on non-cyclical businesses across sectors like healthcare, technology, consumer and industrial, Nest said. It will also ...

CFS awards $370m mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... Morrison aligns with our objective of building a resilient, diversified infrastructure portfolio. It reflects our continued focus on high-quality, actively managed investments that deliver strong risk-adjusted returns for our members," said CFS chief ...

Two fresh faces join legalsuper board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... "On behalf of the board, we welcome Moira and Joel to legalsuper and look forward to their contribution as we continue our focus on delivering strong, sustainable outcomes for members across the important metrics of investment performance, member satisfaction ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Magellan Financial shareholders have approved the takeover of Barrenjoey at an implied valuation of $1.6 billion. Magellan first announced the merger in early March, noting Brian Benari will become the group chief executive under the new entity. Sophia ...

GESB loses another key executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
GESB's chief corporate services officer has left the fund after just one year in the role. Anthony Cribb joined GESB last year in the newly created executive position, tasked with overseeing the GESB corporate services business unit, including legal ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Despite a slight improvement in retirement sentiment, Challenger believes better access of financial education among older Australians, particularly regarding lifetime income stream strategies, will be beneficial to retirees. The third annual Challenger ...