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FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026

When it comes to superannuation, Australians traditionally follow the path of least resistance. When a pot of gold feels 'so far away' members tend to adopt a cavalier attitude and habitual disengagement and, instead, dismiss it in the 'too-hard ...

ASIC puts private credit on notice ahead of EOFY

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026

... concentration to construction lending, capitalised interest. "For these reasons, refreshing June 30 valuations are an immediate point of action in private credit and across private markets investments generally. If valuations do not reflect current conditions ...

U Ethical appoints distribution lead

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026

... his values align closely with what U Ethical stands for," Jollie said. "He understands that our purpose is not just our point of difference- it is the foundation from which we intend to grow," he said. James commenced in the role on June 16. The appointment ...

IFM lifts stake in Atlas Arteria to 40% after upping offer price

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026

IFM Investors has raised its stake in Atlas Arteria from 34.5% to 38.3% in an on-market stock purchase, just a day after it raised its offer price for the toll road operator to $5.10 per security. This takes IFM's total share in Atlas Arteria to 39.6% ...

Regulators push for stronger stress-testing capability, resilience

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026

The ability to remain resilient and manage liquidity pressures amid severe, multi-dimensional stress scenarios is an area of focus that APRA and ASIC want superannuation funds to improve. Recent roundtables hosted by APRA and ASIC heard the importance ...

IFM raises Atlas Arteria's bid, urges shareholders to accept

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026

IFM Investors has raised its bid for Atlas Arteria to its maximum consideration of $5.10 per security, calling it the best and final offer in the absence of a competitive offer. This values the toll road operator at around $7.4 billion, up from the ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026

... whether it's for estate planning, tax-effective accumulation or long-term wealth building. That's a powerful starting point." For those unfamiliar with the main benefits of investment bonds, Laver explains that they are a 'tax-paid structure' ...

Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026

Australian superannuation funds are increasingly turning to digital advice tools to bridge the longstanding gap between members needs and access to affordable financial guidance, according to executives at wealth technology Bravura Solutions. Speaking ...

Musk's $106bn fundamental-defying IPO lands on Nasdaq

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026

... rising prices create performance pressure on active managers, and that in turn attracts even more passive flows. At a certain point, price action can become increasingly detached from the underlying fundamentals," Du Plooy said. "What makes the broader ...

Investors pile into income ETFs amid upcoming tax changes

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026

Australian investors are increasingly turning to income focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) as proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) sharpen the focus on after tax returns, according to new data from Global X ETFs. The ETF provider's latest monthly ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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