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Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... classes without worrying about failure. However, Australian Retirement Trust chief economist Brian Parker said while improvements to the superannuation performance test are always welcome, it's unlikely they would impact how the fund currently invests ...

Investors weigh risks amid Venezuelan crisis

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... an economy priced for failure but endowed for recovery. When assets have been excluded for this long, even modest improvements in governance and access can produce outsized market reactions." Green said early interest from investors is focused on several ...

Netwealth to spend $101m compensating First Guardian victims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... outsourcing services to Netwealth Investments and other third parties. "While Netwealth has since made, and is progressing, improvements to its investment governance framework, APRA remains concerned with the deficiencies identified through its thematic ...

Fund managers remain bullish on AI for 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025
... "You've got to think about things like efficiency gains and productivity gains, time savings and customer satisfaction improvements," Moore said, noting that these gains can be seen with the Magnificent 7 companies not growing their headcount since ...

ASX-listed companies at breaking point: Alvarez & Marsal

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025
... challenges, this period presents an opportunity for businesses to reassess their capital structures and pursue operational improvements. Strengthening financial resilience will be critical as companies prepare for a more demanding economic landscape ...

NGS Super backs Gresham House forestry platform

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025
... inflation-linked income and long-term value creation for our members. It also allows us to support climate and biodiversity improvements while contributing to Australia's future timber supply." "Partnering with an experienced global manager like Gresham ...

TAL enhances TPD offering, support for self-employed customers

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... Meanwhile, the life insurer has strengthened income protection support during a claim for self-employed customers. The improvements include redesigned offsets for ongoing income, and updated waiting period rules that allow customers to undertake limited ...

Praemium acquires Technotia Laboratories

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... it has been collaborating with Technotia Laboratories to enhance its superannuation solution and has seen material improvements in efficiency and scalability, it said. The combined capability of both firms will enable advisers to operate with greater ...

HESTA's admin move results in extra licence conditions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
... seek to deliver the level of service our members expect and deserve. We are committed to implementing any potential improvements identified so we can better support our members now and into the future." The extra conditions follow action against HESTA ...

APAC investors push for 24-hour trading in US markets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2025
... with continuously operating digital venues and create opportunities for new products, such as overnight futures, and improvements in clearing, settlement, and risk management," the whitepaper said. "This competitive dynamic accelerates industry innovation ...