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AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... may wish to go on working, to leave open the option to return to work, or to keep growing their investment. Meeting these goals in the current framework means retaining an accumulation account." On the DBFO reforms, AustralianSuper said it has long supported ...

Cbus urges young Aussies to 'build your something'

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... particularly those at the start of their journey, that Cbus is a smart choice to 'build your something' and meet your financial goals," Fok said. "Our research tells us there's a big group of young workers out there we need to reach who are ambitious ...

JANA hires from Russell Investments

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... long service leave and redundancy trusts. In this role, Lonergan will work with organisations to help meet their investment goals by matching JANA's investment, governance and responsible investment expertise. He'll also provide more integrated ...

Fed leaves rates on hold as Powell issues message to Trump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... name Trump, he delivered a poignant message. "My colleagues and I remain squarely focused on achieving our dual mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit of the American people," Powell said. "We are well positioned to determine ...

MLC Expand appoints product strategy lead

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... month. "I'm passionate about delivering products that empower financial advisers and their clients to achieve their goals. MLC Expand has a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future, and I look forward to working with the team to drive ...

Mercer's Helga Birgden departs after 18 years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... investor portfolios. Investment returns were assessed against the Paris Climate Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Birgden currently serves as deputy chair of the Investor Group on Climate Change and previously chaired Mercer's FutureMakers ...

Legacy technology stagnates insurers' business progression: Clearwater Analytics

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... ($74bn) or more. Almost three quarters (73%) said their company's operating model is too focused on short-term challenges and goals rather than long-term ones facing their organisation, with the largest firms showing the greatest misalignment, increasing ...

ETFs continue to drive managed accounts adoption: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... enabling advisers to scale their practices, while continuing to provide advice that is aligned with each client's individual goals and circumstances." The research suggests there will be an acceleration of adoption of ETFs by advisers, driven by the ...

NGS Super appoints Robeco to manage two new mandates

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... alternatives to passive investing, which incorporate sustainability considerations while still tailoring portfolios to client goals and needs. Robeco head for Australia and New Zealand Stephen Dennis said: "Through Robeco's quantitative investing ...

HESTA logs record downsizer contributions in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... financial advice available through their HESTA membership to support informed decisions that align with their retirement goals," Parisotto said.