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Government seeks EOI from experts for financial innovation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
... ways of working that improve outcomes and productivity," assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino said. "The committee is an opportunity to make sure innovation delivers better outcomes for consumers, businesses and our economy. "The committee will share insights ...

Wealthy investors keep cash despite market optimism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
... navigating interest rates, inflation and policy uncertainty. Cash gives them the flexibility to act when the right opportunity emerges." Demand for advice is also rising, with 29% of investors having sought advice since the Budget. A further 28% of advised ...

Perpetual asset management outflows hit $9.6bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... reported inflows in Barrow Hanely's emerging markets strategies, J O Hambro Capital Management's global and international opportunity strategies, and Australian fixed income strategies. "We also saw lower outflows in J O Hambro's global and international ...

Showcase: A technical advantage

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2026
... older will triple to 1.9 million - a huge cohort that will seek retirement advice. For financial advisers to meet this opportunity, they need to scale their advice offering and have more tools in their kit bag to serve different types of clients. Thanks ...

MLC Super creates two new general manager roles

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2026
... initiatives and will play an important role in strengthening our position in the employer market." Paterson said the opportunity to help shape MLC Super's next phase of growth was what attracted her to the role. "The employer super market is evolving ...

TAL launches takeover bid for Challenger

ELIZA BAVIN, VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2026
... into effect 1 July 2026, Challenger is not a more resilient and capital-efficient business, capturing the significant opportunity for guaranteed income."

Swedish PE giant EQT takes Cleanaway private in $9.3bn deal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2026
... network, longstanding customer relationships and operating capabilities in Australia. Franklin said EQT saw significant opportunity to build on Cleanaway's strong foundations by investing in the infrastructure needed to meet Australia's evolving waste ...

Praemium's new leadership toughens earnings yardstick

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
... the executive team. "This discipline gives us a stronger base from which to pursue a clear and substantial market opportunity," Orrock said. The platform reported funds under administration (FUA) jump of 7.4% to $34.4 billion in the quarter. The platform ...

China's comeback story has three core themes: Matthews Asia

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
... robotics, like surgical robot development in China, is really world class and these are areas that we see a lot of opportunity. "If you look at global first-in-class drugs, meaning not copycats, and first in the world, China went from less than 10% global ...

Australian Ethical FUM drops by $70m

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
... some wholesale redemptions affected headline FUM, these factors do not change our confidence in the long-term growth opportunity." In its annual report, Australian Ethical said middle-market inflows had provided some resilience against higher-than-usual ...