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Three retirement products achieve double-digit returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
The retirement products of two industry superannuation funds and a corporate plan achieved double-digit returns of 10% p.a. or more over the last three years, a new analysis from Rainmaker Information shows. UniSuper's Pension Balanced option and ANZ ...

Coaxial names chief investment officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
... absolute privilege to bring my broad experience to Coaxial and join a world-class team to bring Nicola Forrest's vision to life, particularly her focus on investing in children." "Opportunities like this, where commercial capability is harnessed to drive ...

ASIC permanently bans convicted investment manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
... performance verification reports with false investment returns related to two products offered by AlphaThorn (now Trading Life Services), when he was the investment manager. These reports also falsely claimed that trading and report creation were conducted ...

Life insurers double earnings in FY25

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
Life insurers' earnings have more than doubled to $360 million in the 2025 financial year, according to the latest APRA figures. While revenue only rose 1% year on year to $5.9 billion, profit after income tax jumped by 210% to $116 million. Investment ...

AMP lifts advisers' efficiency game with Grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
... new investment menu can also access the MyNorth Lifetime solution, unique to North, which delivers retirement income for life at no additional cost. Commenting, AMP general manager of managed portfolios and investments David Hutchison said the new offering ...

FS Power50 shortlist revealed, voting opens

STAFF WRITER  |  SATURDAY, 30 AUG 2025
... editorial vetting screen are included in the final list. This year, the FS Power50 is sponsored by AMP North and Generation Life. Voting closes on Sunday, September 7. CLICK HERE to view the full list of finalists and to cast your vote.

Revolution private credit trust to launch on ASX

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... development and small business lending. The Private Debt Fund II had 54 loans at the end of June with an average expected life of the portfolio being 1.1 years. The portfolio yield to maturity was 9.1%, with a credit spread of the portfolio above the ...

ATO bares teeth at dentists pushing early super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... care." Eligibility for early access on compassionate grounds for medical reasons is supposed to be reserved for treatment of a life-threatening illness or injury, acute or chronic pain, or acute or chronic mental illness. "Applicants should be aware ...

Allianz Retire+ streamlines business, trims workforce

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... declined to comment on how many roles were affected, it is understood it is less than 20% of the workforce. "Allianz Australia Life Insurance Limited (AA Life) recently announced a number of changes to its operating model, reinforcing its commitment ...

Pacific Current FUM, earnings lower in FY25

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... share of profits. Last July, it also sold Carlisle Management Company to NASDAQ-listed alternatives asset manager Abacus Life. Partial divestments include a 55% sale of its equity stake in Victoria Park Capital Advisors' (VPC) management company and ...