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Retail investors want true hedge fund exposure: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... hedge funds still carry these barriers, growth in liquid and semi-liquid alternatives, combined with strong demand for innovation, has prompted the industry to evolve, creating products that are more accessible, more liquid, and more cost-efficient for ...

Generation Life hires former Allianz Retire+ exec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... Araujo said. "Building on the heightened interest in investment bonds and our strategic alliance with BlackRock to drive innovation in Australian retirement incomes, Brendon's arrival advances our national footprint and amplifies the targeted promotion ...

QIC delivers $9.6bn for Queensland

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... worked closely with the Queensland government to advance a range of initiatives across the energy, infrastructure, innovation and housing sectors. "We are incredibly proud of the role QIC continues to play in driving strong financial outcomes aligned ...

Aware Super launches digital advice tool for retirees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... appropriate savings plan. "These digital advice solutions reinforce Aware Super's position as an industry leader in innovation and the use of technology to enhance member experience and retirement outcomes through scalable solutions," Travis said ...

Hamilton Lane sets up global venture capital fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
Hamilton Lane has launched a Global Venture Capital and Growth Fund (HLGVG) for institutional and high-net-worth investors. The evergreen fund is to be available in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Canada. "Our launch ...

Managed portfolios now the default: AMP

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... Hutchison said: "The question is no longer whether managed portfolios will dominate the advice landscape - but how quickly innovation will reshape their form and function, delivering better client outcomes and more efficient advice businesses." AMP credits ...

Marketing, communications roles gain momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... $130,000 and $180,000. For product roles, Kaizen said the greatest opportunities for candidates are in retirement product innovation, life insurance digital transformation, and enhanced member engagement strategies. It said opportunities remain heavily ...

Australian Unity picks new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... Australia, Boston Consulting Group and REA Group, with a track record of delivering large-scale transformation and digital innovation programs. Her selection comes after a rigorous process involving both internal and external candidates. "A dynamic and ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... well-regulated digital asset market. "This will unlock mainstream adoption, draw institutional capital, and accelerate product innovation, transforming crypto from a niche asset class into a fully regulated part of Australia's financial system." Meanwhile ...

ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... (FSC) welcomed the findings, saying the report highlights both the important role private capital plays in financing innovation and growth, and the need to strengthen industry practices. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "ASIC's private credit report ...