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Contact Asset Management terminates sole fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... years it slightly underperformed the same blended index. Instead of managing its own funds, Contact Asset Management will focus on managing the portfolio of BKI Investment Company, the listed investment company it was named manager of in 2016. "Contact ...

HESTA announces another executive exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... with the fund for more than 17 years, including 11 years at the helm. Blakey said she was leaving the fund to shift her focus to a board career. Blakey thanked Reilly for his leadership and dedication, which she said have made a significant impact at ...

Prime Super closes two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Prime Super is closing two options following a recent review of its asset allocations. The Fixed Interest option will close from May 15. Members invested in the option will be able to switch out of it until May 22. Any members still invested in the ...

Brighter Super, QIC back autonomous robot company

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Brighter Super and QIC have spearheaded a fundraise for Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT), a robot maker focused on automating maintenance for the global rail and aviation industries. The Series A raise led by QIC Ventures and backed by its Brighter ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... opening another review into the $2 trillion MIS sector off the back of the Shield and First Guardian disaster. This time, the focus is on governance and oversight of registered MISs used by retail investors, particularly how ASIC's role can be improved. ...

Severe underperformance sees Polen Capital funds wound up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... 'Approved' rating from Zenith in January 2024 - was a high conviction strategy investing in 50-80 companies with a focus on exploiting key inflection points in a company's fundamentals. Its top holdings included BWX Technologies, Seiko Group ...

Aware Super appoints head of private equity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
Aware Super has appointed Alex Satchcroft as head of private equity, reporting to the newly appointed head of private markets Jenny Newmarch who took on the role last month. As head of private equity, Satchcroft will lead the development and execution ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... year and often struggle to address this attrition. While this is multifaceted, Mercer said it partly reflects a historical focus on acquiring members rather than retaining them. Typically, members are between 32% and 74% more likely to exit within five ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
Over 40% of advisers agree clients in managed accounts are more confident and are less likely to act impulsively during market volatility compared with those not in managed accounts. Investment Trends' latest Managed Accounts Report, supported by State ...

Sequoia offloads InterPrac in $50k fire sale

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... platform providers, and broader industry participants as we support the next phase of the business under new ownership. Our focus will be on stability, engagement and delivering a sustainable path forward for all stakeholders." Pereira was the founder ...