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Centrepoint offloads lending solutions business

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026

... said: "Astute is pleased to deepen its partnership with Centrepoint. This agreement allows us to expand our aggregation platform, support more brokers nationally, and deliver greater value through scale and specialisation." In its 2026 half-year results ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026

... record levels. "We are actively growing our partnership with MS Primary through an expansion of our Bermuda reinsurance platform," he said. "We have made strong progress in the first half of the year and are well-placed to capture the opportunities ahead ...

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Qube

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... diversification across markets and geographies," Digney said. "I am confident that this transaction will provide the platform for the business to continue that evolution while maintaining our strong track record of enhancing supply chains and delivering ...

DWS appoints Australian real estate head, steps up living sector push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... highlighted Taylor's local knowledge in the living sector which he said will be instrumental in establishing the platform. "As a core pillar of our platform, we are excited to leverage the full potential this sector has to offer under Ben's leadership," ...

First half steady, net inflows positive for Fiducian

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... to $15.6 billion. Funds under advice on its own was 7% higher at $5.33 billion from $4.96 billion. Fiducian's core platform, which excludes Auxilium and Badges, reported net inflows of $178 million in half-year from aligned financial advisers. Nearly ...

HNWs, retirees key battlegrounds for platforms: SuitabilityHub

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... deliver the best solutions for financial advisers catering to the high-net-worth (HNW) and retiree segments will set platform providers apart, according to SuitabilityHub. The annual Platform Market Wrap Report revealed HNWs are the "strategic battleground" ...

Senate questions APRA's role in Shield, First Guardian disaster

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

... products with almost 27,000 investment options across the industry." Over 2025, APRA undertook a review of the major platform trustees, which collectively represent approximately 95% of funds under management for platform products. "The scope of that ...

Nuveen takes over Schroders for $20bn

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

... Oldfield said: "The transaction will significantly accelerate our growth plans to create a leading public-to-private platform with enhanced geographic reach and a strengthened balance sheet. Together, we can create an exceptional opportunity to provide ...

Ironbark exec finds new gig

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... partnerships, expanding its direct-to-investor business, and selectively partnering with non-competing managers that fit its platform. The firm currently works with Laguna Beach-based WCM Investment Management, THB, and Vertium Asset Management, and ...

AMP profits fall as Alexis George prepares to step down

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... building on the vision to be the place that customers come to plan for a dignified retirement," George said. "Our North platform has new, compelling functionality that is resonating with advisers, and that is reflected in our positive momentum in net ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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