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Australian profits flat as global earnings soar to record highs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... the increase in profits came from lower one-off costs, while favourable exchange rates were also a factor. "This is low quality growth that does not indicate sustainable value creation, but even without this artificial boost, earnings outstripped sales ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... Eliot said. For Edwards, strategic asset allocation and long-term thinking are how to ensure that investors diversify into quality assets to manage mounting risks. "Managing a more consistent journey" and not falling for trends like "buying gold or Bitcoin," ...

Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... the industry's renewed urgency for unified, real-time data. AI tools can't deliver value unless they can draw from high-quality, well-structured, and centrally governed data sources," CalSTRS senior investment director, strategic management and operations ...

ETFs continue to drive managed accounts adoption: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... efficiencies," Vynokur said. "Managed accounts are helping financial advisers improve efficiency while delivering high-quality, cost-effective investment solutions to their clients. "Increasingly underpinned by ETFs, managed accounts are expanding the ...

Aware Super bets big on data centre boom

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... our partnership with Aware Super in one of the fastest-growing data centre markets globally." "Vantage APAC is a high-quality platform operating in markets with strong structural demand, and this investment aligns with our strategy of supporting leading ...

Active fund managers endure fee pressures, dominate mandates: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... active management, but the pace of fee compression seems to be slowing and may be approaching practical lower limits for quality institutional products in some asset classes," said Callan director of research Ivan 'Butch' Cliff said. Callan's funds under ...

First batch of specialist advisers graduate SMSFA program

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... accreditation course in 2025. "Completing the SSA accreditation has significantly strengthened my confidence in delivering high-quality, strategic SMSF advice. It has enhanced my ability to identify risks, opportunities and appropriate structures for ...

I Squared Capital rolls out $300m sustainable energy solution

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... compromising grid resilience." "This investment reflects our long-term conviction in the region and our strategy of building high-quality, locally anchored platforms that can grow alongside industrial and commercial customers, support economic development ...

Fidelity names research director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... director role. "His extensive experience will be instrumental in further developing our analyst bench and enhancing the quality of our research platform in the Asia Pacific," a Fidelity spokesman said. The asset manager said the appointment reflects ...

GDG awards Hackett big pay day

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... said. "This multi-year integration and transformation program is expected to realise synergies and deliver durable, high-quality returns for shareholders." In its September quarter update, GDG reported total funds under management climbed 46% to $32.6 ...