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Future Fund chief steps down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt is stepping down after close to two decades with the sovereign wealth fund, six of which he served in the top spot. Future Fund chair Greg Combet said Arndt informed the board of his intention to leave the organisation ...

AIA Australia rejigs retail team, appoints new lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
AIA Australia's restructure of its retail business will see two senior leaders depart while a new chief retail insurance officer has been appointed to take charge of the next phase of growth. Chief retail insurance and advice officer Pina Sciarrone ...

FAAA welcomes 'widow's tax' changes in CGT, negative gearing reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) says it welcomes the legislative changes aimed at addressing the so-called "widow's tax," noting the amendments will protect grieving families and individuals navigating relationship breakdowns from ...

Advised clients more satisfied despite heightened costs: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
A new report highlighting the value of financial advisers indicates clients are even more satisfied despite a higher cost of seeking advice. According to Russell Investments' annual Value of an Adviser Report, which surveyed almost 1000 Australians ...

Super-backed venture fund raises $1bn from global investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
Australian venture capital firm Blackbird, with longstanding support from Aussie superannuation funds, has raised new capital worth $1.05 billion from global investors including Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Schroders. The fund already has ...

ART strikes $883m QLD Westfield deal

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
Westfield Mt Gravatt from Scentre Group for $882.5 million, in what is expected to be Australia's largest single-asset retail transaction this year. The deal, which remains subject to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clearance, expands ...

Trusts, foundations deploy $100m in catalytic capital: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
A new report reveals Australian trusts and foundations have deployed $100 million into higher-risk, impact-focused investments over the past three years, signalling promising demand for catalytic capital despite the market remaining in its early stages. ...

Macquarie names local head of private capital markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
Macquarie Capital has welcomed a new head of private capital markets Australia and New Zealand. Melannie Pyzik has commenced in the new role, joining from CIM Group, where she was head of Asia Pacific, institutional client group for nearly two years. ...

Zurich completes ClearView takeover

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
Zurich Financial Services Australia has completed its acquisition of ClearView Wealth, with the insurer now the registered holder of all ClearView shares. The scheme of arrangement was approved by ClearView shareholders on 27 July 2026 and by the Supreme ...

How next gen infra is transforming diversification: Partners Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
Next generation infrastructure is emerging as an asset class that can provide excellent diversification in a portfolio, while catalysing support for further public-private incentives aligned with the government's climate targets, an expert said. Speaking ...