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Invesco acquires RetireAustralia for $845m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
Invesco Real Estate has agreed to acquire RetireAustralia from Infratil and NZ Superannuation Fund for $845 million. Invesco Real Estate head of Asia Pacific Calvin Chou said the acquisition of RetireAustralia represented a unique investment opportunity ...

Geopolitics, private credit force insurers to 'shift gears': Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... increasingly reviewing their long-term investment strategies, emphasising dynamic risk management and changing priorities in the face of uncertainty. Janus Henderson's 2025 Australian Insurance Report captures insights from 20 insurance firms, revealing ...

ASIC says Cboe listing will 'foster competition'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... priority to improve Australia's productivity growth. "This is important work. Our capital markets are healthy and strong but face intensifying global competition for capital and listings," Longo said. "As superannuation funds grow and investors seek ...

FCA fines Neil Woodford, WIM $94m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
Former 'YouTube fundie' Neil Woodford and his defunct company have been collectively fined more than £45 million ($94m) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator fined Woodford £5.89 million ($12.1m) and banned him from being ...

Guilty plea entered in Ponzi scheme case

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
A man who carried on a financial services business without and AFSL and duped investors out of nearly $2 million has pleaded guilty to dishonest conduct and dealing with proceeds of crime. Ashley Arandez pleaded guilty to dishonest conduct, unlicensed ...

HESTA snags Equip Super risk chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... increasingly complex environment." Alford added: "I'm excited to join HESTA and contribute to its mission of helping members face the future with confidence." "Robust risk management is crucial to ensuring the fund continues to deliver sustainable ...

Productivity Commission recommends corporate tax cut

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... urged the government to make a clear public commitment to reducing regulatory burdens, and ensure new regulatory proposals face greater Cabinet and Parliamentary scrutiny. "Government and regulators need to bring a growth mindset to new proposals for ...

Special feature: Shaping private markets

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... Custodians are stepping up as regulators target super funds' $3.5 trillion private asset rush. Australia's super funds face mounting scrutiny over their rapid shift into private markets, as concerns grow about transparency, valuations and liquidity ...

FAAA fights to reignite Dixon inquiry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
Although the Senate Committee Inquiry into Dixon Advisory was expected to lapse due to the election, the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is shedding light on the possibility of resuming the process. FAAA general manager of policy, advocacy ...

Younger Aussies want personalised financial advice: CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... between the age of 18 and 34 are considering life insurance due to change in financial circumstances, witnessing a loved one face illness, or experiencing their own health challenge. Despite the intention, the absence of accessible and affordable financial ...