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Prime Value expands microcap fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025
... to capitalise on market swings so investors can enjoy the significant uplift which occurs when microcap stocks run, and we know they can run early and run hard compared to the larger companies." Most holdings in the fund are in companies with a market ...

CSLR releases revised levy estimate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) has released a FY26 revised levy estimate, coming down slightly from the figure estimated in January. The CSLR said the need for a revised estimate was triggered due to the initial levy estimate, issued ...

ASFA publishes new service standards on claims handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2025
... the sector, I'm confident this will make a positive difference to outcomes for members," Furlan said. Delahunty added: "We know this work is ongoing, and ASFA remains committed to leading the sector's efforts to continually improve claims outcomes for ...

Acenda hires from Hostplus

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
Acenda has appointed Lee Sammartino to the new role of general manager of superannuation partnerships, a key role in its drive for growth in group insurance. Sammartino, who began this week, brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial services ...

Fees for no service see former adviser banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
A former financial adviser is now banned for 10 years after she was found to have knowingly charged fees for no service. Kiriley Roper was a director, shareholder and adviser at Lighthouse Partners in Redcliffe, Queensland. ASIC alleges that between ...

Global advisory firm acquires Boutique Capital

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
Corporate governance and advisory services firm Acclime has acquired Boutique Capital, a North Sydney-based specialist in fund incubation and wholesale fund services. Acclime said the move significantly expands its capabilities in fund establishment ...

First Sentier Investors chief executive steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2025
First Sentier Investors has confirmed its chief executive is leaving at the end of the year. After seven years with First Sentier Investors, Mark Steinberg has announced he plans to step down. Confirming the news, a First Sentier spokesperson said ...

Metrics managing partner departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2025
Metrics Credit Partners has announced that managing partner Graham McNamara has advised the board of his intention to retire, effective 31 March 2026. Metrics said McNamara's retirement forms part of a "carefully managed" leadership transition plan. ...

Super on paid parental leave to reduce gender gap: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
The introduction of superannuation contributions on paid parental leave (PPL) is set to boost women's retirement savings by $7200, according to new research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Superannuation contributions ...

Chalmers opens economic reform consultation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
... "There will also be opportunities outside of the roundtable to contribute ideas to this reform process," Chalmers added. "We know there's broad interest and engagement in the roundtable, including from the states and crossbench, and we will have more ...