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Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... 0.56% p.a. while the other charged 1.06% p.a. With the average super fund charging around 0.9% p.a., Vanguard found members may overpay without realising the long-term impact. Vanguard Australia chief of personal investor Renae Smith said rising inflation ...

IFM builds Atlas Arteria stake to majority

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... (OTPP), the other major shareholder in Chicago Skyway, to sell its stake. OTPP did not accept the notice, which expired on May 22. This allowed Atlas Arteria to consummate a transfer of its entire stake to a third party. It said it intends to continue ...

Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... existing regulatory safeguards, allow individuals to invest in assets through their self-managed superannuation fund that they may not otherwise be able to do. "The problem is not the borrowing structure itself, but the conduct of those who aggressively ...

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... investment amount of $20,000. There will be between 30 to 70 stocks in the portfolio, with up to 10% allocated to cash, and may participate in initial public offerings. It may also invest in New Zealand securities. Tyndall closed its doors in early 2026 ...

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... joined Allied Credit Group as chief financial officer, following his commencement with the business in an interim capacity in May 2026. Bringing more than 30 years' experience across Australian and global leadership roles in wealth and funds management ...

Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... brought the appeal to seek to clarify how the unfair contract terms regime applies to contract terms in insurance contracts that may be affected by other statutory protections. It was also concerned that the same term that was found to be liable to mislead ...

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... expertise and capital markets execution capabilities," Powerhouse said. The co-managed CIO Fund, which officially launched in May under subsidiary Powerhouse Venture Partners, will soon transition into a feeder structure for Australian investors. It ...

Start-ups, small businesses win CGT reform carveouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... targeting small businesses, and start-ups and their investors following backlash since the reforms were announced in the Budget on May 12. Testamentary trusts will also be given a reprieve from the new tax regime. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is shifting the ...

Passive ETFs continue to dominate domestic market

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... from an average of around $431 million per month in 2015 to approximately $4.5 billion per month in the last 12 months to May end. Observing the trend, Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden said index ETFs are the clear engine room for the sector ...

ASIC slaps adviser with 10-year ban, strips AFSL

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... result, ASIC determined Newbound is not a fit and proper person to participate in financial services and applied the ban on 1 May 2025. ASIC has also cancelled the AFSL and Australian credit licence (ACL) of Freedom Wealth Services, effective from the ...