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FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... up. It's a virtuous cycle," Taylor says. About 18 months ago, Banyantree Investment Group investment manager and director Zach Riaz began talking to clients about introducing resources, such as natural gas, into their multi-asset strategy, "off the ...

Natixis IM country head exits to lead Evidentia Group

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... Wright will succeed Peter Smith as chair, with Smith remaining involved as founder, Evidentia Group board member, and as director and executive director at Generation Development Group. Watson joins Evidentia with experience across global and domestic ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

APRA executive director of superannuation, life and private health insurance Jane Magill said total and permanent disability insurance (TPD) in its current form is being tested by the sharp rise in mental health claims. Speaking at the All Actuaries ...

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... of their business, while avoiding the risks of operating under large dealer groups. My Dealer Services (MDS) managing director Alex Euvrard, speaking at the MDS Self Licensing Summit 2026, highlighted that over one in three (35%) financial advisers now ...

AustralianSuper names new investment chief

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

AustralianSuper has named its new chief investment officer, set to take on the role effective July 1, choosing to promote from within. Shaun Manuell has led the fund's Australian equities team for 13 years, overseeing growth in internally managed ...

Russell Investments wins $8.6bn mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... returns for insurers and family offices is a core part of our continued expansion in Asia," Edgar said. Russell Investments director, customised portfolio solutions, Asia-Pacific Alistair Martyres added: "Institutional investors are placing greater emphasis ...

Heightened cyber threats require greater accountability on governance

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

Cyber threats have increased significantly over the past year, and experts are advising financial services businesses to enhance their security framework, not only to shield their digital infrastructure but to also to ensure their governance policies ...

ART appoints two to board

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has appointed a new director to its board and an adviser to two of its board committees. Mark Gray joins the board of ART, bringing extensive experience as a chair, non-executive director, chief executive and senior ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... including the establishment of an adviser defence fund, AIOFP said. FPS will be majority owned by AIOFP, with former director of Elevate Investment Managers Arthur Naoumidis appointed as chief executive. Naoumidis said the model addresses a structural ...

Rodney Forrest re-sentenced for $3m insider trading

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... deterrence was a primary sentencing consideration in the matter. The matter and appeal were prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP), following a referral and six-month investigation from ASIC. In August 2024, Forrest ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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