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Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... senior investment roles at QIC and was head of ratings at van Eyk Research. At IWL, Ashton was general manager of managed funds research, a wealth management and broking firm that was acquired by CommSec. Former Evergreen principal consultant Brad Bugg ...

Equity Trustees opts out of super trustee business

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... advisory costs in the second half of FY26 in relation to ASIC legal proceedings concerning the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. Total expenditure on the litigation proceedings is expected to be approximately $3.2 million for FY26.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... Generalist portfolio managers tend to "chase their tails" as a consequence." Powerhouse took over small-caps focused Aliwa Funds Management in 2024.

Passive ETFs continue to dominate domestic market

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... index ETFs continue to attract investor seeking low-cost, transparent and diversified exposures. As at May 2026, index ETF funds under management in Australia stood at approximately $296 billion, compared with around $68 billion for active ETFs, further ...

Block Earner found to have offered an unlicensed financial product

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... as it was a facility through which an investor made a financial investment and confirmed it was sufficient investors' funds were used or intended to be used to generate a return for both the investor and the issuer, noting "any contention otherwise ...

APRA embeds geopolitical risks management ground rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... well, as their traditional risk frameworks may no longer be adequate in the current environment. Penning a letter to super funds and insurers, APRA defined geopolitical risks as "the potential for adverse impacts on the financial system from international ...

FinCap launches private markets platform targeting wholesale investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... multi-strategy platforms." The platform's flagship Helm Income and Helm Growth portfolios will hold between 10 and 20 funds, with around 15 preferred positions and a 15% cap on exposure to any single fund. FinCap said every manager will undergo institutional ...

Alexander Funds names new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
Alexander Funds has appointed John Caldwell as chief executive, effective 7 September 2026. Alexander Funds said the appointment follows a comprehensive search process undertaken by the board as the firm prepares for its next phase of growth and development. ...

ASIC puts private credit on notice ahead of EOFY

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
ASIC has put Australia's private credit sector on notice, calling on funds to ensure their June 30 asset valuations are current, accurate and grounded in realistic assumptions. The regulator expects all participants including boards, auditors, responsible ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... lead generation activities as part of an ongoing review into business models that may encourage consumers to switch super funds unnecessarily or inappropriately. The regulator updated a list first published in February, which identified 44 entities linked ...
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