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'Generous' UK State Pension reforms to hit expats

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... say I'm surprised, because the current Class 2 contributions, they're stupidly generous, and if I were the UK government, I must admit, I would have put a stop to it a long time ago," he explains in a recent video. "But it doesn't necessarily ...

Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

... Fradley is more sceptical. "It can be easy to get stuck in the news cycle and wait for some grand gesture from the government that will overrule all the challenges we face, but I'm not holding my breath," he said. Edwards also indicated advisers want ...

Robust demand keeps SDA, PBSA assets firmly on investors' radar

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

... development of fit-for-purpose, bespoke housing solutions in all jurisdictions, in theory." The sector is also buoyed by government support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which he stated is a "key differentiator" compared to ...

Federated Hermes appoints global fixed income CIO

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... investment manager's fixed income products globally, including multisector, low duration, high-yield, municipal, US government, US corporate bond, international, global and mortgage-backed strategies. Gallo joined Federated Hermes in 2000 and has 31 ...

GESB alignment strategy sees member, FUM growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

... involved several State Superannuation Act amendments to allow the scheme to receive contributions for members from non-government employers, meaning they can now keep their GESB account when they leave the public service. In doing so, GESB was aligning ...

Global X reveals 2025 top performing ETF asset classes

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

Global X has revealed that precious metals, copper miners and critical minerals were among the best-performing ETF asset classes in 2025, saying investors gravitated towards real assets amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns and ...

Super moves: WATC, Medibank, HESTA, Future Fund

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026

... head of financial solutions. In the new role, Burton will lead a team of global market specialists to help the NSW government identify, quantify and mitigate financial market-related risks. Most recently, she was executive director of client risk solutions ...

Inflation pulls back in November

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

... keep rates on hold, but there are still expectations of a hike on the table. "Inflation remains elevated, and between government energy rebates rolling off, higher tariffs flowing through to consumer prices, and geopolitical conflicts impacting major ...

ATO to restrict travel over unpaid super obligations

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

... superannuation, and taxes withheld from employees' wages, or collected from customers as GST - but not passed on to the government. The ATO said the increased use of DPOs is just one example of the "strong and deliberate" action the ATO is taking to ...

China's two speed economies: Which one wins?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

Fund managers are increasingly looking at China for opportunities in the high-growth sectors, as government policies tackle structural concerns in the Chinese economy. Most remain cautiously optimistic as they assess whether the new engine of the economy ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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