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Franklin Templeton names new APAC head

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... talented teams to deepen client relationships, deliver the full breadth of our platform across the region, and help investors achieve their long-term financial goals." According to Rainmaker research, Franklin Templeton manages more than $33 billion ...

ISS STOXX names chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... month in a bid to expand its presence within the asset owner segment and deepen engagement with large institutional investors. Scientific Beta is known for its research capabilities and its suite of smart beta, climate, and enhanced cap-weight indices. ...

Black Kite Partners nabs MST's chief operating officer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... decade of senior leadership at Credit Suisse across private banking, equities, and investment banking." Three former IFM Investors executives launched the private equity investment manager earlier this year, with backing from Scarcity Partners. Last ...

ASIC suspends AFSL of GFA Capital Markets

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... has been suspended from 23 July 2026 to 18 December 2026. GFA is a contracts for difference (CFD) issuer. CFDs allow investors to speculate on the price movements of assets such as shares, currencies or commodities, without owning them. ASIC identified ...

FinCap beefs up treasury capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... grow the platform and bring more to market, the strength of our treasury and operational foundations is what allows investors to rely on periodic liquidity and institutional-grade governance," Ryan said. "Akbar's background building treasury and ...

Former Berndale director jailed for $700k in misused funds

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... statements to ASIC to hide the true financial position of the company he had taken money from at the expense of Berndale investors," Court said. "The sentence demonstrates the egregiousness of his misconduct." She added conduct of this nature "puts retail ...

ASIC consults to improve flexibility around pre-IPO comms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... document to prevent selective information being drip-fed to the market, discourage inadequate analysis and to ensure investors base their decisions on the disclosure document rather than advertising or other publicity. ASIC's changes aim to modernise ...

BlackRock urgers broader diversification

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... construction. Speaking at the Advisers Big Day Out in Wollongong, BlackRock model portfolio solutions lead Tatiana Bernard said investors should distinguish between short-term market volatility and the long-term themes reshaping the global economy, while ...

Advisers should rethink portfolio construction: La Trobe

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... Speaking at Advisers Big Day Out in Wollongong, La Trobe Financial director of wealth solutions Michael Watson said investors should avoid relying on strategies that have worked historically without considering whether market conditions have fundamentally ...

Treasury rolls out negative gearing, CGT Tranche 2 consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... announced in the Budget. "These reforms will help level the playing field for first home buyers, preserve the gains investors have made, and support investment in new housing supply," he said. Three core pieces of legislation received Royal Assent on ...