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ASIC to take 'balanced' stance on super advertising ban rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... will not be able to promote super products at the point of hiring, with the aim of limiting undue influence on employees' fund choices under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Act 2026. The restriction ...

Banks gaining on private credit firms in construction lending

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
A recent survey by Stamford Capital found major banks are returning to construction lending compared to 2023 when most banks chose to sit on the sidelines. Throughout March and April 2026, the advisory firm conducted an online survey of 110 lenders ...

BlackRock expands active ETF range

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... (ASX: WYNC), an actively managed strategy targeting investors seeking both income and broad global equity exposure. The new fund features a diversified portfolio of global equities which aims to generate income from multiple sources, rather than relying ...

AZ NGA appoints chief people and tech officers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
AZ NGA has made two senior executive appointments with the aim of building an integrated firm, supported by centralised services and operations. The advice platform has appointed Tanya Dawson as its chief people officer and Shaun Nesbitt as the chief ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... before them. They have huge housing wealth that they're liquidating as they reach retirement, which can now be used to fund the monthly rent requirements of these assets, even if they do grow 25%. The possibilities for investors could be huge, and ...

Dexus executives step down over leaked airport data case

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... suspended. IFM Investors led the legal action against Dexus with the backing of other APAC shareholders, such as the Future Fund, NSW TCorp, and Morrison-managed Utilities Trust of Australia. REST, which holds a 1.73% stake in APAC directly through the ...

Investment performance will not help smaller balances: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... investment performance between equities and bonds during retirement but highlighted that retirees with small savings can't fund higher spending targets, regardless of their strategies. "Mixed equity-bond portfolios, which are investment strategies combining ...

Franklin Templeton's Western AM hit with US$100m penalty

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... trades to certain portfolios, which conversely allocated unfavourable trades to other portfolios. The regulator found the fund manager failed to take reasonable steps to ensure Leech's actions were consistent with the firm's fiduciary duties ...

Betashares launches Australian bond ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... offering with the launch of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite ETF (ASX: COMP), with a management fee of 0.07% per annum. The fund aims to track the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index, often referenced by superannuation funds, assets allocators and ...

King's honours list lauds two super fund chiefs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... lauded for her "significant service to the superannuation sector, and to corporate governance." Blakey has been with the fund for more than 17 years, including 11 years as chief executive. She first joined in 2008 as executive manager, member advice. ...