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Capital Group, KKR launch public-private fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... will blend public and private exposure delivering multi-sector credit investments in a single fund structure. The fund will seek to allocate approximately 60% to public credit assets managed by Capital Group and 40% to private credit assets managed by ...

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
An industry expert said financial advisers are increasingly moving towards a self-licensed model to gain better control of their business, while avoiding the risks of operating under large dealer groups. My Dealer Services (MDS) managing director Alex ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... entirely sure we're seeing that yet." Armitage also flagged a growing disconnect between opportunity and risk, as investors seek exposure to markets being positively rerated despite the underlying geopolitical uncertainty. This doesn't mean avoiding ...

Scarcity Partners takes minority stake in Infocus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Scarcity Partners have taken a minority stake in Infocus Wealth Management (Infocus). The financial terms and percentage holding remain undisclosed. Scarcity Partners notes the deal reflects growing demand for strategic capital among advice businesses ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... intervention in the market, and this would only serve to disadvantage many Australians who have sought financial advice or who would seek advice if they could afford it," the submission read. In response to Curbing lead generation activity proposed reforms ...

MPC Markets partners with HeirWealth

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
MPC Markets has selected HeirWealth Atlas to power the portfolio reporting capabilities within its Mosaic client platform. The partnership will provide MPC Markets advisers with consolidated multi-asset reporting, automated branded review documents ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
APRA's funding levy will rise by 4.2% to $253.3 million for the 2027 financial year, Treasury estimates show, with superannuation funds expected to cover one third of this charge. Split across the sectors it regulates, APRA apportioned $81.2 million ...

LGT bolsters investment bench

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... at strengthening its capabilities across private markets and sustainable investing, as high-net-worth clients increasingly seek more sophisticated and integrated wealth solutions. The firm appointed former TelstraSuper Investment Management executive ...

Charter Hall updates FY26 guidance amid strong insto appetite

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
Charter Hall group has updated its FY26 guidance, increasing security value based on strong performances from its institutional property funds management (PFM) platform. The group has increased its operating earnings per security from 100 cents to 103 ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... transfer on record, with the acceleration of the baby boomer cohort driving increased demand for advice as more investors seek to structure, protect and transition their wealth efficiently in a tightening policy and tax environment. "The high-net-worth ...