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SMSFs continue to demonstrate competitive edge: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) outperform APRA-regulated funds by about 1.1% on average, according to new analysis. Insights from Adelaide University show that in the five years to 30 June 2024, SMSFs' returns averaged 1.1% higher than APRA-regulated ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
The controversial Division 296 superannuation tax has passed through both houses and will take effect from July 1, alongside changes to the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment ...

National Reconstruction Fund makes $200m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) is making a $200 million hybrid note investment in ASX-listed cloud, cybersecurity, and telecoms provider Macquarie Technology Group. The NRFC said the investment is to help ensure critical digital ...

Product showcase: Follow the leaders

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
Brought to you by Ziller Funds Management. Founder-led companies have historically outperformed - it's been established many times over through both industry and academic research. In perhaps one of the most notable examples, having observed that ...

What Australia must do to be at the forefront of financial innovation

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
ASIC chair Joe Longo highlighted two key development areas for Australia to align with prominent players across the Asia Pacific region, saying the regulator wants to be a backer, not blocker, of financial innovation. Speaking at the Asia Securities ...

Mega-funds grow but net cashflows steadily decline

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
The number of superannuation mega-funds increased to 10 in 2025, with their growth being almost entirely organic as their net cashflows decline. Willis Towers Watson's Super Industry 2026 report shows four more super funds joined the mega-fund club ...

Local custody industry surpasses $6tn milestone

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
Many custodians saw double-digit growth in their assets under custody in the second half of 2025, but none more so than BNP Paribas. Assets under custody in Australia grew to $6.2 trillion in the first half of FY26, an increase of 8.6% on the June 2025 ...

Iress fills APAC wealth role from within

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
Iress, the financial advice software provider, has promoted from within to fill the top role in its Asia Pacific wealth business, following the departure of a long-serving executive. Sam Wall has stepped into the role of acting chief executive, succeeding ...

Advice remains profitable for those who prepare: Centurion Market Makers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
Based on observations and data from transactions in 2025, Centurion Market Makers' latest Practice Valuation Guide shows some businesses are selling for as much as 7.5x EBITDA. Centurion Market Makers said while some things have changed in recent years ...

Pengana awards investment mandate to Antipodes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
Pengana Capital Group has entered into an agreement with Antipodes Partners to assist with the management of the Pengana International Equities (PIA) portfolio. Pengana said the move is part of its ongoing focus on maximising shareholder value for PIA. ...