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Unintended consequences of passive investing materialise: MFS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... referring to was, if 50% of the public markets is in passive investing, we're going to have chaos," she told the 2026 Active Advantage event in Sydney. She explained that Bogle was referring to problems investors would face in the future around concentration ...

Governance issues on the rise: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... Court said robust governance isn't just good practice, it's good for business and for the country. ASIC said it has several active investigations into governance failures and directors' duties. "Reports of misconduct continue to be an important source ...

Channel Capital launches credit fund for wholesale investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... markets are experiencing significant dispersion in performance across geographies and sectors, creating opportunities for active managers," Channel Capital co-head of distribution Luke Mandekic said. "Unlike traditional credit funds, the CC Wellington ...

Ziller launches Global Fund Active ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
Ziller Funds Management is offering its flagship fund as an ETF for better adviser access. The Ziller Global Fund Active ETF (ASX: ZILR) leverages the Ziller Global Fund strategy, which invests in a concentrated portfolio of 15 to 25 high growth global ...

UniSuper faces fresh greenwashing allegation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... potential greenwashing and misleading and deceptive conduct in the same way it did Vanguard Australia, Mercer Super, and Active Super. They also want to see clearer guidance issued in respect of super funds making environmental and sustainability claims. ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... plays a key leadership role as chair of the Association's Professional Standards Committee and is a highly respected and active contributor to the NSW local community," Burgess said. Association chair Scott Hay-Bartlem praised Figot for his influence ...

HUB24 posts record HY inflows, advisers on platform jump by 8%

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
HUB24 has reported a profit of $59.7 million in the first half of the financial year, up 80% from the previous year, and more than $10 billion in net inflows. It will pay a fully franked interim dividend of 36 cents per share for the period, doubling ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... Division 296 tax implications and a broader industry discussion around super regulation," he said. There are currently 661,384 active SMSFs - the highest count to date - according to Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data. With more than $1.1 trillion ...

Magellan profits fall, focuses on 'progress'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... making in delivering on its strategy and strengthening the diversity of its earnings. "In a challenging environment for active managers, Magellan delivered earnings growth, maintained a strong balance sheet and continues to return capital to shareholders," ...

MA Financial expands hospitality portfolio in NZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... Financial has acquired the Republic Hospitality portfolio in Queenstown for the MA NZ Growth Fund, an investment option for its Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa program to streamline the pathway to residency for high-net-worth investors. The MA NZ Growth ...