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Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... portfolio growth and sound investment risk management. He added the company's multi-asset portfolio positions Soul Patts well to navigate market volatility while protecting shareholder capital. "Our strong balance sheet and ample liquidity means we have ...

North adds private markets SMA for retail investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... address those barriers in a way that is practical for advisers and their clients, providing true diversification through a well-governed menu," he said.

Contact Asset Management terminates sole fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... Company, the listed investment company it was named manager of in 2016. "Contact is a profitable asset manager and is very well positioned to continue in its role as investment manager of BKI Investment Company," Culbert said. BKI Investment Company ...

ETF home bias more prominent amid global unrest: BlackRock

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... that I am familiar with.' There is always that, of course, but I think in relation to what's going on globally as well, we're seeing that play out in flows," she added. Haban-Beer Stats said BlackRock's flow data showed investors want ...

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... transaction and discussions with Challenger in relation to the revised proposal have now ceased." Pepper Money said the business is well positioned and continues to capitalise on growth opportunities. "As at the end of February 2026, application flow ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... thanked Browning for his contribution. "On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Mathew for his leadership and the strong, well-positioned platform he leaves behind," Pearse said. "Mat has led the transformation of U Ethical from the Uniting Church's ...

Brighter Super, QIC back autonomous robot company

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... unlocks a new level of asset intelligence and predictive capabilities. This is the direction the industry is moving and FMT is well ahead of the curve, detecting defects before they become failures," he said. One of FMT's robots, Rail Facility Drones ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... inappropriate advice fee charges," Longo lectured the sector at a conference last July. "You can't pass the buck by saying, 'Well, there's an adviser in the picture, so as trustees we have a diminished role'. Longo, however, failed to ...

Aware Super appoints head of private equity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... private equity industry. "Combined with his deep understanding of Aware Super's strategy and culture, he is exceptionally well placed to lead our private equity program and deliver the strongest possible risk-adjusted returns for our members."

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... agencies. APRA said it anticipates there will be "relatively more work involved for RSE licensees that are comparatively less well-advanced in terms of existing member-centric reporting." Stakeholders are asked if it is feasible for APRA to collect and ...