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ESG labelling could 'destabilise' super system: RIAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is concerned a 'one-size-fits-all' ESG labelling regime would actually increase the risk of greenwashing. Earlier this month, the government commenced a consultation on the introduction of sustainable ...

Aware Super invests in $1bn venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
Aware Super has partnered with European fund manager Equitix and the UK National Wealth Fund (NWF) to invest $1.04 billion (£500m) in a UK battery storage platform. Led by Equitix, the consortium will fund Eelpower Energy to build, own, and operate ...

Australian Ethical FUM approaches $14bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
Australian Ethical has revealed its results for the financial year to June 30, with funds under management (FUM) soaring to nearly $14 billion. FUM surged by 34%, or $3.5 billion, to $13.94 billion in FY25, which was a result of positive net flows ...

ASIC flags firm grip on private and public markets, super funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
ASIC is targeting the perfect storm of declining public market listings, booming private markets and the growing influence of superannuation funds as key enforcement priorities over the next four years, insisting that it is not sitting on the sidelines. ...

Commonwealth Super delivers 'resilient' performance for FY25

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) posted its FY25 results, saying it continues to meet its objectives for members. The super fund delivered 10.6% for its default PSSap MySuper Balanced option, designed for Australian government employees ...

New Forests beefs up local landscapes fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
New Forests is acquiring close to 50% of McPhee Beef Farms in New South Wales and will look to implement more regenerative agriculture practices and reduce its emissions. The acquisition is being made via New Forests' Australia New Zealand Landscapes ...

Winners named in annual IMAP Managed Account Awards

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
The Institute of Managed Account Professionals (IMAP) has announced the winners of the 2025 IMAP Managed Account Awards across nine categories, with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia taking out two categories. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management ...

ASIC freezes assets of First Mutual Private Equity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
The Federal Court imposed urgent interim orders to freeze the assets of First Mutual Private Equity (FMPE) and its sole director Gregory Raymond Cotton, with ASIC concerned more than $50 million of investor funds is at risk. ASIC is investigating FMPE ...

Grattan calls for large scale tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
The Grattan Institute chief executive Aruna Sathanapally called for tax reform when presenting at the three-day Economic Reform Roundtable. "A good tax system raises the revenue to fund quality public services. A better tax system does that more efficiently ...

Netwealth reports record FY25 results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
Netwealth Group has delivered its results for the financial year ending June 30, recording "exceptional growth" across all key metrics. Netwealth recorded funds under administration (FUA) of $112.8 billion, which was a 28.2% surge from FY24, while total ...