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Cordis AM winds up only fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... Medical Technology Fund, after more than four years in operation. Cordis chief executive Michael Cartmill told Financial Standard it was a "difficult but disciplined" decision that was reached after the fund was unable to achieve its targeted assets ...

Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
In conversation with key industry professionals, the prospects for financial advisers in 2026 orbit around an evolving regulatory landscape, positioning and sector focus, and portfolio construction and global allocation. Fradley Advice specialist financial ...

Robust demand keeps SDA, PBSA assets firmly on investors' radar

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... while potentially offering fruitful returns, experts from MA Financial and Nuveen highlighted. Speaking to Financial Standard, MA Financial managing director Brad Couper remains bullish on these "emerging and niche" sectors of the property market, as ...

Financing the technological revolution: AI issuance in credit

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... intelligence (AI) in credit markets, experts say the scale is greater than many may realise. In a statement to Financial Standard, Ninety One's portfolio manager and co-head developed markets specialist credit Darpan Harar said a few key companies ...

Cbus hires corporate governance head

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... she was group executive, legal risk and compliance, and board secretary," a Cbus spokesperson confirmed to Financial Standard. Prior to ESSSuper, Tromans was the head of governance and risk for Australia Post Superannuation Scheme. In October, Cbus agreed ...

AustralianSuper backs BlueScope rejecting $13bn bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... 13.52%, now holding 52.9 million shares and significant voting power. An AustralianSuper spokesperson told Financial Standard the super fund supports boards and management teams of companies that deliver long-term value for members, and agreed the offer ...

A new landscape for sustainable investing in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... of the ocean globally. Similarly, the International Sustainability Standards Board is set to develop a nature-related standard in 2026, that draws on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) framework. Prioritisation of biodiversity ...

Lazard sets up new chief investment role

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
Lazard Asset Management has created a new role of a chief investment officer and appointed Eric Van Nostrand. The US$265 billion asset manager said the newly established role will strengthen the cohesion, discipline and effectiveness of its global investment ...

First Super chief to join rival as investment head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... delivering value for our members and navigating an evolving investment landscape," he said. In a statement to Financial Standard, First Super said the search for a new chief executive will commence shortly. "The First Super board thanks Bill for his ...

Small win for First Guardian victims amid platform transition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... balance requirement will be removed for those members who were solely invested in First Guardian. And, as of January 1, the standard fixed dollar fee has been waived in recognition that "FGMF investments are currently frozen and their value is uncertain". ...