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Wilkin-Smith, Hales join trustee board for AMP Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... University of Queensland and the Australian National University. Hales, meanwhile, until ten months ago led Mercer's investments, super, advice and administration portfolio as chief executive of Wealth Pacific. She previously co-founded Amicaa, a ...

A new landscape for sustainable investing in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... are interested in sustainable investing. Meantime, 86% of asset owners expect to increase allocations to sustainable investments in the next two years. The research also identified growing interest towards sustainability and ESG practises among younger ...

Russell Investments secures $1.8bn funding from Apollo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
Russell Investments has received $1.78 billion (US$1.2bn) in financing from Apollo, providing it with long-term capital to support its growth strategy. The transaction refinances Russell Investments' existing term loan, fully repays the firm's prior ...

AMP delivers 11% for members in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... automatically adjust asset allocations based on a member's age, gradually shifting from higher growth to more defensive investments as retirement approaches. "Despite some volatility and wobbly markets in November, particularly with Australian shares ...

Apex to acquire Mercer's super admin business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... business aligned with its strategic objective "to focus on growing our core wealth businesses in superannuation and investments, alongside Mercer Workforce Solutions and Mercer Marsh Benefits". Mercer recently lost its administration mandate with NGS ...

Inflation pulls back in November

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... 5.2%. This was followed by food and non-alcoholic beverages, up 3.3%, and transport, which rose 2.7%. VanEck deputy of investments and capital markets Jamie Hannah said it was pleasing to see inflation pull back in November. "After a steady climb over ...

HESTA records over $10bn in investment returns

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... ongoing and subdued global economic growth likely in the year ahead, we're continuing to focus on high-quality investments across areas such as climate solutions, housing, healthcare, and transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence ...

Magellan records drop in assets under management

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... significant changes in leadership and a rebrand of its investment business in the last 12 months. Previous head of investments Gerald Stack, moved from Magellan Asset Management to MFF Capital Investments, while head of global equities Arvid Streimann ...

Super funds' external fund manager spend hits $2bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... most influence in decision making, with a quarter agreeing internal teams are best placed to research and advise on investments for their funds. "Holding on to mandates from clients that are set to disappear still remains the number one concern for managers ...

No room for a neutral stance in 2026: BlackRock

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... obstacle long-term financing is needed, the report said. Big holders are increasing leverage through front-loaded investments while revenues lag, creating a more levered financial system that is vulnerable to shocks, it said. "The financing needs tied ...