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Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
Following Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Economic Roundtable last year, changes to the superannuation performance test were flagged as a tool that could allow funds to invest in more diverse asset classes without worrying about failure. However, Australian ...

Maple-Brown Abbott partners to launch global infra fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Maple-Brown Abbott Global Listed Infrastructure (MBA GLI), a Maple-Brown Abbott affiliate, is partnering with a London-based asset manager to launch a UCITS fund for global infrastructure, expecting assets under management (AUM) of circa $899 million. ...

Retail investors cautiously confident in 2026: ASA

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
According to a survey from the Australian Shareholders Association (ASA), the ASX200 had a solid year, gaining 6.8% in 2025, however there were dramatic sector rotations and significant discrepancies in outcome performance across different markets and ...

BUSSQ investment chief exits

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... batteries." The outgoing investment chief said he left at an "opportune time with Christmas and January around the corner - a perfect time for that break." Laity's departure caps off a big year for CIO turnover in the superannuation sector. AustralianSuper's ...

Frontier recruits operating chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... Andrew Polson, her familiarity with investment platforms, custody operations and operational risk management make her a perfect fit for the new role. Polson said: "We're delighted to welcome Louise into this important new role. It's an exciting ...

AustralianSuper names chief platforms officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... "Mike's extensive industry experience, along with his deep knowledge of the fund and its technology roadmap, make him the perfect person to join the executive in this vital role," Schroder said "He has overseen all aspects of our approach to technology ...

Former ASIC supervisor joins crypto platform as operating chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025
Coinbase Australia has welcomed a new chief operating officer, who previously spent over a decade at ASIC. Adam Judd has been named chief operating officer, effective today, joining from CommSec where he was most recently the executive manager, product ...

Ditch cash, curb emotionally led investing: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... outcomes and improving our own returns and outcomes. It's a complete win-win," Davies said. "You might not get the perfect returns, but we can think of that as emotional insurance. There is nothing rational in aiming for technical perfection if you ...

Privity adds to sales team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
Private credit specialist Privity Credit has bolstered its national distribution team with the appointment of Natalie Philips as state distribution manager for New South Wales and Queensland. Operating from Sydney, Philips will partner with Melbourne-based ...

Feature: Retirement | The right mix

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... feature McGuire likes is in specie transfers, where money is moved between assets without converting them to cash. "So as a perfect example, when the Russia-Ukraine war happened and the markets were down, we were able to readjust some clients' portfolios ...