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Super funds to reap returns from $2.2bn biotech exit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
Brandon Capital, a life sciences venture capital firm has exited from its investment in Myricx Bio, following its agreement to be acquired by Novartis for US$1.5 billion ($2.2bn). The exit will generate a significant return for investors, Brandon Capital ...

Australia welcomes 25k to millionaires' club: UBS

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026
... superannuation balances," he said. "Our Gini coefficient, a statistical measure of wealth inequality and indirectly quality of life, is extremely low, ranking fifth best out of the 56 nations analysed." Overall, total personal wealth around the world ...

APRA names new deputy chairs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... APRA's supervision of the superannuation industry, while existing member Suzzanne Smith will continue overseeing general, life and private health insurance. APRA chair John Lonsdale will retain oversight of super until Bradbury commences. Lonsdale ...

Vanguard delivers double-digit returns, Rest comes just shy

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
Rest and Vanguard both reported solid returns as global equities continue to underpin portfolio performance despite ongoing market volatility. Rest's flagship MySuper Growth option returned 9.81% for the year to June 30, marking the fourth consecutive ...

WT Financial bets on scaling advice practices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... vendor shareholders. WT Financial has already progressed its second and third Hubco investments, Select Advice Group and Life Sumo. It has a number of further Hubco opportunities in the pipeline and is in discussions with multiple practices, both within ...

AMP, CFS, MLC post double-digit returns

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
AMP Super, Colonial First State (CFS) and MLC have delivered strong returns for members with growth-focused options posting double digit gains despite heightened market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. AMP Super said MySuper members invested ...

Final report into Life Code makes 85 recommendations

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
The final report of an independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) has been finalised, proposing some 85 recommendations across aspects of mental health, customer vulnerability, claims handling, and sales practices. The review ...

Lendlease divests from UK build-to-rent asset

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Lendlease has divested out of its build to rent (BTR) assets in the UK to Greystar. The divestment alongside its partner Canada Pension Investment Board (CPP Investments) consists of a portfolio of 904 residence at Elephant Park in South London. The ...

FSC links active super choices to stronger retirement outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... Council (FSC). The research, conducted by NMG Consulting, found making relatively simple decisions early in a person's working life, such as switching to a lower-fee or higher-growth superannuation option, can substantially increase retirement savings ...

HUB24 appoints Formica to board

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... comes as HUB24 continues to expand its product offering and adviser capabilities. In May, the wealth platform partnered with life insurer TAL to launch a lifetime super solution through HUB24 Super, broadening its retirement income offering alongside ...