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Perpetual rejects another EQT AB bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... software investment in Australia and the second Australian investment under the fund. Perpetual operates a multi-boutique asset management business, and wealth management and trustee services businesses. Bain Capital is on track to acquire Perpetual's ...

New 'high-risk' derivatives on the rise

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
An innovative financial product, known as perpetual futures contract (perps), are currently under the scope of the market regulator, spreading concerns that the "speculative" product may be unlawfully distributed towards retail investors. According ...

Count rebrands Oracle to Count Wealth

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... the initial $1 million estimate, which are expected to be realised within the next 24 months. "Oracle Group is a strategic asset that accelerates Count's strategy to building Australia's leading integrated wealth accounting platform," Humphrey ...

FSCP bans adviser over client advice failures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... illiquid assets. For two other clients, the recommended investments were inconsistent with their stated risks profiles and asset allocation requirements. The FSCP further found Morrison-Dowd made false or misleading statements to two clients, including ...

Prime Value licence suspended over reporting failures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
ASIC has suspended the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Prime Value Asset Management after the fund manager failure to meet its statutory audit and financial reporting obligations for two consecutive financial years. The corporate regulator ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Australian Fiduciaries

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Queensland-based Australian Fiduciaries, which is currently in liquidation. This follows Australian Fiduciaries' inability to pay the amount determined by the Australian Financial ...

UniSuper backs tech despite AI caution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
UniSuper has reaffirmed its conviction in the global technology sector after delivering another year of double-digit returns in its Balanced option. Despite acknowledging technology is likely to continue its stellar run the fund warned valuations in ...

Eiger Capital co-founder flags retirement

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... and mentor. Wood, Victor Gomes and David Haddad founded Eiger Capital in 2019. The trio previously worked together at UBS Asset Management, launching the boutique together with Fidante Partners. Wood was the lead portfolio manager of the UBS Australian ...

arcpoint OCIO adopts dual chief investment officer model

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... Investment Committee. arcpoint OCIO said the role is a "true co-chief investment officer, not a deputy". "Brad's blend of multi asset portfolio management and global macro experience sits squarely alongside Fernley's own, so every mandate has two senior ...

Former T. Rowe Price distribution head finds new role

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... and leading financial advice firms in New South Wales and Queensland. He will also focus on Evidentia Private's tailored asset consulting services and private markets solutions. With over two decades of experience in investment management and financial ...