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Kapstream launches ASX-listed investment trust

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... strategy provides exposure to thousands of underlying loans via structures often with a host of investor friendly enhancements such as first loss capital from the loan originators," Bourke said. "Diversification, subordination and excess spread measures ...

ASIC inquiry an 'inflection' point for ASX: Lofthouse

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... quality engineering. We have also driven significant uplift in customer engagement and delivery of product and service enhancements for the market. "But this execution has not been consistent for all parts of our strategy. Best practices for risk management ...

Australian Ethical Super handed extra licence conditions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... it is confident members' retirement savings have not been negatively impacted, adding that it has proactively made enhancements to its governance processes over the past 12 months. These include board renewals and new conflict management protocols. According ...

Super funds lagging RIC obligations: Pulse Check

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... and preparedness for the transition to retirement. Most funds (92%) indicated they have delivered on their intended enhancements to member support since the 2024 pulse check, however only 28% of funds have delivered cohort specific enhancements to member ...

AMP launches new digital financial advice tools

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... launched a series of new digital advice solutions to provide members with personalised retirement plans. The recent enhancements include streamlined access to three new retirement sub-journeys and a retirement planner. Through the new digital tools ...

Rest launches new retirement tools to increase advice appetite

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... added. "We're committed to continually improving how we support members approaching or in retirement, with more enhancements and deeper advice integration planned as part of our ongoing strategy." Additionally, Rest Retire Ready will be complemented ...

APRA tackles 'weak demand' for longevity products in second consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... considering broader LAGIC changes at this stage. However, these may be explored in the future as part of longer-term enhancements to the capital framework for longevity products." A provider of annuities, Challenger voiced strong support for the proposed ...

Platform trustees told to improve investment governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... Financial Accountability Regime. "APRA will actively and closely monitor steps taken by platform trustees. Where planned enhancements or implementation are assessed inadequate, platform trustees can expect robust regulatory action and the full use of ...

Zenith reaffirms Metrics ratings amid doubts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... understanding the framework and whether that was consistent with best practice." He added that there's been several enhancements in the time Zenith has been covering the strategy, including adding independent directors to the board and greater in-built ...

Aware Super launches new features for advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025
... and viewing client Centrelink payment schedules. Aware Super group executive member growth Steve Travis said the enhancements follow a 24% increase in registered advisers over the past 12 months. "This upgrade and enhancement of a key platform used by ...