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TelstraSuper members caught off guard by Direct Access closure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
As it prepares to merge with Aware Super, TelstraSuper is closing its Direct Access option - and some members aren't happy about it. Last week, TelstraSuper informed members that Direct Access would be closed to new investments from this week. The ...

Mason Stevens secures mandate from UHNW advisory

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
... framework, operational infrastructure, and high-touch support. "Mason Stevens' architecture will allow us to curate best-in-class solutions for every client. It's an exciting step forward in the evolution of our business," Ding said. "Their commitment ...

Diverged focus for HNWs presents adviser opportunity: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
Australia's high-net-worth (HNW) population continues to grow but so do risks related to their investments, as over a quarter now seek advice due to shifted priorities and a focus on private markets. LGT Wealth Management's 2025 State of Wealth ...

PE activity to continue momentum in 2026: Corrs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... gains when assets are sold above reported valuation, have more than halved due to deeper structural changes within the asset class. The analysis looked at more than 300 exits from global listed private equity portfolios since 2013 showed that average ...

Why risk advice is on the verge of collapse: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms will help soothe this stagnation. "Michelle Levy did say that the new class or new category of adviser wouldn't be able to receive a commission or charge a fee for their advice. That would mean ...

Delaying reforms to YFYS test, RG97 costing members: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
Retirees may be as much as $20,000 worse off at retirement due to the Your Future, Your Super performance test and RG97, a new report suggests. It could also be costing the country up to 140,000 jobs, the Australian Investment Council and Mandala say. ...

HUB24 takes stake in Finura Digital

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... deliver efficiencies, myhub will integrate leading advice technologies including HUB24 Group capabilities (the platform, Class and myprosperity) as well as services and solutions from providers including Vital Business Partners along with Finura Digital. ...

CalPERS adopts total portfolio approach

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... investments selected by the team. It said this will improve transparency, eliminating the need to track a benchmark for each class, and make it simpler to assess performance. A TPA model also enables investment teams to better identify opportunities ...

SQM vows to 'respectfully' defend ASIC case

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
Almost a week after ASIC decided to take the research house to court over 'favourable' ratings of the Shield Master Fund, SQM Research has confirmed it will defend itself against the allegations. In a statement overnight, SQM Research managing director ...

Future Fund rethinks portfolio amid 'greater uncertainty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... Investment Order and resultant consequences around greater uncertainty to macroeconomic dynamics, policy regimes, and asset class behaviours have however made us rethink portfolio construction and how to better achieve our mandate. A key outcome has ...