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AllianceBernstein debuts second active ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... locally in 2024 but was actually established offshore in 2011 following the Global Financial Crisis. AB said its chief investment officer Kent Hargis and his team noted the pain advisers and investors felt during that period and sought to develop a fund ...

Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... Asia buyout team. He's also previously held roles with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in London, and was an investment banking associate for three years at J.P. Morgan in both Sydney and London. Meantime, joining the private equity team as associates ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... continues to be strong, though there's been little change on the valuations front. Its analysis shows a book of super and investment clients aged up to 64 has increased in value to a multiple of between 2.6x and 3.3x. This is up from the previous 2.5x ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
New research from the Financial Services Council (FSC) reveals digital advice is activating the demand for full personal advice and presents the opportunity for the industry to finally provide regulated digital advice at scale. The role and value of ...

NGS Super awards mandate to Milliman FRM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... Super's focus on being nimble enough to navigate and capitalise on cross-asset volatility." Milliman FRM provides investment advisory, hedging, and consulting services on about $350 billion in global assets. In Australia, Milliman FRM provides full-service ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... executive and chief executive roles, leading organisations, big and small, through complex regulatory, operational and investment environments to deliver better outcomes for members," Roxon said. Campo said she feels privileged to be appointed to lead ...

Mutual Trust promotes executive to head of investment solutions

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... appointed to lead and develop the firm's wealth capability and ensure portfolios, research and due diligence for new investment opportunities, Mutual Trust said. Prior to Mutual Trust, Govan held senior positions at AIA, Victorian Funds Management Corporation ...

JBWere makes senior advice hires

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... Group's Australian operations for several years. Both Walsh and Smoker will join around the same time as new chief investment officer Alexandra Campbell, whose appointment was announced in December. "I'm looking forward to welcoming Daniel, Alex ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... significant growth in recent years, and investors are showing no signs of slowing down. Global private equity (PE) investment rose from US$1.8 trillion in 2024 to US$2.1 trillion in 2025, despite a decline in deal volume from 20,836 to 19,093, according ...

Future Fund targets $15m in savings, reviews staffing

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... internally over the years, as well as renegotiating externally provided services. It will also review 10 roles across investment and non-investment teams to ensure staffing continues to reflect business needs and priorities. Future Fund said in all cases ...