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Assembly Funds Management reopens second retail fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... completed the first close with over $115 million. It is now open for investments for those looking for an "attractive" opportunity reallocating towards real assets, AFM said. The fund aims to provide investors targeting a net 13-15% per annum return ...

Ditch cash, curb emotionally led investing: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
The opportunity costs of leaving cash in a savings account are too high as financial advisers can do more to help manage clients' emotional responses when it comes to taking higher risks with their money, a behavioural finance expert said. At the ...

Super moves: ART, AustralianSuper, Rest, Unisuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... acquisitions and divestments, capital structuring and strategic advisory. Marschall said he was "grateful for the opportunity" and looked forward to contributing to the fund's continued success. Meanwhile, Rest Super has added Mathias Marcoulet to ...

APRA stress tests for potential ASX failure

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... said. APRA confirmed that it is currently finalising the design of phase two of the exercise which will provide an opportunity to test the robustness of the phase one findings and to consider other areas of analysis. APRA expects to publish a final detailed ...

Conaghan holds ASIC accountable for Shield, First Guardian mess

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... saying it should take accountability for its delayed action and it is high time for its reformation. Conaghan took the opportunity to reprimand the regulator at the annual Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress, saying ASIC has let down ...

Advice sector looks to offshore talent to bridge skills gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... those people who are working in those roles, primarily right now in the Philippines and in India, to give them an opportunity to complete Australian financial planning qualifications," she said. "Potentially we can move them back onshore at the point ...

Scaling practices depends on AI: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... advice now, then we're not going to be able to keep up with an unmet demand," Carter said. "This is an income opportunity and revenue opportunity for each adviser, if we [start looking] at our processes and automate. The question is not, should we ...

Delaying reforms to YFYS test, RG97 costing members: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... 140,000 jobs, the Australian Investment Council and Mandala say. The report, Private Capital: Australia's Untapped Opportunity, states that an under-allocation to startups and growth companies due to fears of failing the performance test or appearing ...

Japanese insurer acquires stake in Barings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... MassMutual. MassMutual will continue to own 82%. The deal is valued at US$1.44 billion. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to invest in Barings. Forming a new strategic partnership with Barings-an asset manager with a strong track record and deep ...

Human biases call for simpler retirement framework: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... easily understood and considered. "With a record number of Australians entering retirement, we have an unprecedented opportunity to help more retirees navigate their golden years with confidence - delivering income certainty without the added complexity," ...