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Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... cap companies. At this end of the market active managers have a real opportunity to generate superior returns through research and analysis, particularly as many small companies are earlier in the growth lifecycle and therefore have the potential to ...

SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... more in superannuation if the federal government extends the Super Guarantee (SG) to the Carer Payment, according to new research from the Super Members Council (SMC). The report found more than one million Australians continue to miss out on superannuation ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... members aged 45 years or older. Numerous surveys like this come to the same conclusion: the engagement gap is real. A 2023 research paper from Melbourne University classified the engaged versus non-engaged as "insiders" and "outsiders" respectively. ...

Union calls on RBA staff to reject pay offer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... economic conditions and benchmarking across the Australian Public Service and finance sector. Our industry and benchmarking research show that on a like for like comparison with other organisations, this is a fair and competitive offer." Voting on the ...

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... in a bid to strengthen its position in the domestic wealth management market by leveraging Evergreen's independent research, disciplined portfolio construction and high-touch client models. Ascalon said the acquisition would also ensure continuity ...

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... successful investing remain consistent." Meanwhile, Atchison has been appointed as investment adviser to provide manager research capabilities, portfolio construction, and ongoing oversight. KIMI executive director Ciaran McAssey said the multi-manager ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... advice practices are ill-prepared to manage the sudden death or permanent disablement of a principal, according to new research, underscoring widespread gaps in succession and contingency planning. Business Health's newly released What If...? report ...

FinCap launches private markets platform targeting wholesale investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... initially offer three managed portfolios spanning private equity, private credit and real assets, supported by institutional research, due diligence and governance frameworks. FinCap head or portfolio and investment solutions Ben Davis said the platform ...

U Ethical appoints distribution lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... collaborative manner," he said. According to U Ethical, James has a strong track record of building distribution teams, securing research ratings and platform access, and developing relationships with advisers, consultants and research houses that support ...

HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... are missing out on the advantage from super tax benefits ahead of the end of the financial year. According to HESTA's research, based on a survey of 437 members in May 2026, more than half (58%) are not planning to take advantage of any super tax benefits ...