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Bailador pumps millions more into DASH

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... current carrying value. Bailador said this was reflective of the current market. It has nearly $40 million invested in DASH, as well as a further $2.5 million debt investment. It said the equity investment is to be written down by 24% to $30.1 million ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... of 0.97% for other non-platform funds. "Mega funds face the challenge of meeting the broadest set of member needs but are well positioned thanks to substantial operating budgets funded by larger total fees collected," Mercer said. Platform funds, meanwhile ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... managed accounts. "As managed accounts move into the core of advice delivery, advisers are reporting benefits that extend well beyond investment implementation," Blewitt said. "Many cite easier portfolio monitoring and access to institutional-quality ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... financial markets, and actions being taken to shore up resilience. "Australia has a strong and resilient financial system that is well placed to confront global instability, and that was the clear message from regulators [on Friday]," Chalmers said. ...

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... influences. Schubert said younger members switching does not mean the more typical switching of pre-retirees is not underway as well. "Two things can be happening at the same time - but the cause for concern is a spike in potentially riskier switching ...

AI layoffs a correction from overhiring: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... competitive advantages," he said. Halloway said businesses that charged per employee seat for software AI can replicate as well as those whose value came from organising human labour, were in a more vulnerable position than the others. "That distinction ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... broader financial system." Banks reported more than US$1 billion writedowns from their direct lending to these firms, as well as their exposures through credit funds and warehouse lending facilities. Another example is UK-based mortgage lender Market ...

Super moves: Future Fund, ART, First Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... played important roles in shaping the investment program through a challenging period in investment markets, and we wish them well for the future." Elsewhere, Kathryn Kerner has crossed the Tasman to take on a newly created role at Australian Retirement ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... focused on three ambitious reform packages. A savings package. A productivity and investment package. And a tax package as well," Chalmers said. "These packages are being designed to work together. If the main constraint we are collectively facing is ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... profession since 2019". In the submission, Abood said the number of financial advisers and paraplanners continues to fall well short of demand at a time when Australians are increasingly seeking financial advice to improve household financial wellbeing ...