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Boman Group scores licence to expand China investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
... this capital will be directed to fast-growing Chinese companies, including those preparing to list on public markets, as well as undervalued local businesses. It aims to back industries that are modernising China's economy, while opening up new opportunities ...

ASIC releases legal obligations for private credit funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
... called on the private credit industry to lift its practices following observations of poorer practices. ASIC said if "done well", private credit can complement the banking system and provide further opportunities for innovation, employment and growth. ...

68% pass financial adviser exam: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... impact. "People seek out financial planners who demonstrate real competence, expertise and a commitment to serving clients well," he said. Overall, a total of 11,037 people undertook the CFP exam in 2025. The exam is offered three times per year in March ...

'Unretiring' a global trend: T. Rowe Price

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... savers. It found that 50% of respondents expect a recession by mid-2026, with inflation rated as a top concern (42%), as well as geopolitical events (30%) and interest rates (27%). Additionally, 17% believe they will run out of money in retirement and ...

VanEck launches fixed-rate subordinated debt ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... said: "With the Australian yield curve steepening recently and the 10-year bond yield at a 12-month high, we think FSUB is well-positioned, offering investors the opportunity to access a fixed rate bonds portfolio that is currently yielding around 5.7%." ...

Australian businesses most worried about possible recession: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... Wainwright said the survey demonstrates the universality of some risks, including those related to economic downturns but as well as the nuanced considerations for each region. "The findings also demonstrate a striking shift in the domains driving risk ...

Brookfield, GIC seal $4bn National Storage REIT acquisition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... expected to be held in April 2026. The transaction is subject to various approvals including NSR shareholders, the court, as well as regulatory approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board and the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office. "The consortium ...

Preparing earlier boosts average super balance by over $250k: Brighter Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2025
... best time is today. We want to empower our members to act early, seek advice, and build the confidence they need to retire well," McSpadden said. Meanwhile, Investment Trends head of research Julian Cappe said super funds will need to provide better ...

Padua ends joint CEO structure

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
... ecosystem. "I look forward to continuing to represent Padua at conferences, industry events, university collaborations... as well as championing the role of women in financial services more broadly," she stated. The duo co-founded Padua in 2013. Padua ...

The shifting role of custodians in the financial ecosystem: ACSA

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
... crediting these industry evolutions to a rise in digital assets, tokenisation, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and AI, as well as alternate and private assets. The paper estimates that by 2030 up to 10% of global market turnover will involve digital ...