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K2 AM to close small cap ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... continues to grow". "Several new fund appointments are scheduled to commence during FY26, with additional managers in advanced discussions to utilise K2's AFSL and operational infrastructure. Importantly, these mandates are expected to contribute recurring ...

GCI Funds raises $125m for second strategic capital fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... businesses, targeting $5-50 million transactions, across Australia and New Zealand. Since launching the strategy, GCI has advanced over $420 million across 34 transactions on growth opportunities and a range of capital liquidity requirements across operating ...

Global economy 'drifting' to adverse scenario: IMF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... commodity-importing emerging market and developing economies with preexisting fragilities. The IMF has revised growth for advanced economies to 1.8% in 2026 from 1.9% in 2025. The revision is more steep for emerging market and developing economies which ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... and manufacturers, including Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), who design and produce the advanced processors that train and run AI models. The next layer is infrastructure, dominated by hyperscale cloud platforms such as ...

APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... longevity products' capital framework that will impact annuities and retirement income products, namely introducing the "advanced illiquidity premium" (AILP). After consulting with the industry, APRA released its final response to amending prudential ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... economy is well placed to deal with global shocks. "We're well placed and well prepared with faster growth than any major advanced economy, low unemployment and solid wages growth," Chalmers said. "The Albanese government's three main economic priorities ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... APRA said it anticipates there will be "relatively more work involved for RSE licensees that are comparatively less well-advanced in terms of existing member-centric reporting." Stakeholders are asked if it is feasible for APRA to collect and report ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... 'mass disengaged' with simple, low-cost products aimed at 'low touch, low balance' members, or providing advisers with advanced technology to deliver quality services to 'high touch, high balance' members." On average, superannuation funds lose 7% of ...

Super moves: Future Fund, ART, First Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... outcomes for the fund. Kerner founded NZ Super's Data Analytics team in 2022, building a centre of excellence that uses advanced analytics to enhance investment performance, improve efficiency, and manage risk. She brings deep leadership experience ...

Sequoia advances InterPrac takeover talks

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
Sequoia Financial Group said it is in "advanced discussions" with an unnamed buyer interested in taking over InterPrac Financial Planning. Updating shareholders on the future of InterPrac, Sequoia said "discussions remain incomplete and there can be ...