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Magellan profits fall, focuses on 'progress'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
Magellan Financial saw statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) drop 27% in the first half of FY26 of $68.9 million, down from $94 million in 1H25. Magellan said statutory NPAT took a hit due to unrealised fair value movements in fund investments. Operating ...

Netwealth reports HY loss after $100m payment to First Guardian victims

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... in technology delivers meaningful advantages for advisers and their clients," he said. "As larger institutions continue to work through the challenges of legacy systems, Netwealth's ability to adapt and innovate remains a key differentiator." Heine added ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... Australia (ASFA) welcomed the opposition leader's announcement of his new shadow cabinet. "We look forward to continuing to work with the shadow cabinet to safeguard the retirement security of all Australians," ASFA said.

Canadian pension fund in turmoil amid governance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
A $23 billion Canadian pension fund has placed its chief executive on leave as it conducts a review into a hefty vacation payout and a workplace relationship. The CAAT Pension Plan announced yesterday it has placed chief executive Derek Dobson on administrative ...

Praemium ramps up digitisation, cuts headcount by 28%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
Praemium is ramping up its workforce digitisation by culling nearly 30% of its total number of employees who mainly work in information technology-related roles. The move comes off the back of the acquisition of Technotia Group for $7.5 million, which ...

MA Financial expands hospitality portfolio in NZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... have built an incredible portfolio over the past decades. "As the hospitality-loving people that we are, we can't wait to work with Blair and the team as we continue the Republic journey together," Unger said. "We have the pleasure of operating some ...

AustralianSuper expands UK fundamental equity team

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
AustralianSuper, the $410 billion super fund, has appointed a head of fundamental equity research based in the UK. Maria Toneva has joined the super fund from Newton Investment Management, where she was deputy head of research for over 13 years. Prior ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... financial services, and I am confident his leadership will strengthen the development of our people experience and culture as we work towards becoming one of Australia's leading life insurers." Earlier this month Acenda also announced the appointments ...

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Qube

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Macquarie Asset Management will lead a consortium which includes the founders of Zara to acquire 100% of Qube by way of scheme of arrangement. Subject to approval, the scheme Qube shareholders will receive $5.20 cash per share, less the cash amount ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... to make the super system fairer for women and carers through an income tax system to incentivise carers to return to paid work. "If we don't act, by 2030 we could be talking about a missed opportunity worth up to $5 billion a year for Australian ...