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Kaplan winds up pooled super trust

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... Management, as investment manager, applied an absolute-return and income-focused approach, alongside a value and risk-averse focus. The PST predominantly invested in listed Australian and, at times, in New Zealand-listed securities. It was benchmarked ...

Global X cuts fees on gold ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
Global X is reducing the management fee on the Global X Gold Bullion ETF (GXLD) from 0.15% to 0.14% per annum, effective September 1. This comes after VanEck cut management fees on its gold ETF last week, also to 0.14% per annum. Global X said the move ...

Sequoia revokes dividends, chief financial officer exits

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... selected opportunities across the Group's other divisions. "Once the legal and regulatory matters are resolved, Sequoia will focus on the strength of its diversified operations, which are at different stages of development," Fabbri said.

Acclaim Wealth names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... continue driving growth and service excellence," she said. "The opportunity to lead a business with such a strong adviser focus is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to helping shape the next stage of Acclaim's journey." Hamilton's appointment ...

SMC chair takes on more board duties

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... systems, processes and delivery capability over the past 18 months and placed 13 recommendations to further sharpen its focus on delivery. "The assessment provides a strong blueprint for Housing Australia's next phase and for Sherry to take forward as ...

Iress sharpens tech integration to reduce adviser admin burden

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... automation. "Advisers are looking for solutions that work together seamlessly, reducing administration and enabling them to focus on delivering better client outcomes," Iress general manager of customer distribution Kerry Ong said. "Our refreshed Xplan ...

MUFG to acquire GROW Inc

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
MUFG Pension & Market Services (MPMS), a member of MUFG, a global financial group, announced it has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed to acquire GROW Technology Services (GROW Inc). The acquisition is subject to conditions, including ...

APRA hits 12 super options with failed grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... members' retirement balances by supporting higher net returns," Lonsdale said. "APRA expects trustees to maintain a close focus on administration fees and fund performance in the best financial interests of their fund members." Betashares did not ...

Vanguard to acquire custodian Altruist

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... security and peace of mind." Altruist is expected to operate as a standalone business, retaining its leadership, brand, adviser focus and operating model under Vanguard's ownership. Ramji noted Vanguard will benefit from the ability to get closer ...

FAAA pushes to expand NCA to financial advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) said it will advocate strongly to expand the scope of the New Class of Advisers' to all financial advisers, which will currently be limited to only superannuation funds and life insurers. The reforms will ...