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Corruption, governance risks: The cost of doing business in emerging markets?

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... range of governance standards at the individual corporate level and across governments of emerging markets. Governments also play varying and sometimes outsized roles. "For example, the Chinese government is much more interventionist in capital markets ...

Former Brighter Super investment lead plots return

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... investment management will be invaluable to our team. We're excited about the perspective he brings and the role he'll play in shaping what's ahead," Seales said. According to its 2025 annual report, Prime Super manages $8.4 billion for over ...

Sovereign wealth funds ramp up direct private investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... co-investment rights on larger deals-shifting the relationship from "fund manager and client" to "equal strategic partner." To play this more active role, SWFs had to build internal capabilities in due diligence, investment decision-making and financing ...

APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... prudential standards and trustees' duties under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act. "Prudent remuneration practices play a critical role in driving sound governance and protecting the best financial interests of superannuation fund members," ...

OKX Australia leadership changes hands

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... digital assets, tokenisation and financial innovation. Australia has the talent, institutions and regulatory foundations to play a leading role in that future, and I am excited about the role OKX can play in supporting its development." Cooper also congratulated ...

Passive ETFs continue to dominate domestic market

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... decade, index ETF flows have increased more than tenfold on a monthly average basis. This reflects the growing role ETFs now play in portfolio construction, as investors and financial advisers increasingly turn to transparent, cost-effective and diversified ...

Ironbark and EQT partner to launch private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... resilient private markets exposure," Donald said. "The fund will offer eligible investors exposure to an evergreen, pure-play private infrastructure strategy and will look to address some of the traditional challenges investors face when accessing private ...

Zenith bolsters research, investment capabilities with new hires

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... private markets, which adds a valuable dimension to our income research capability. This is a newly created role and Dan will play a central part in continuing to strengthen our offering."

La Caisse to acquire Transurban toll road stake

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
Transurban has sold its half of the share in a 7.2 kilometre toll road and bridge in Canada to La Caisse for C$280 million($283.4m), making it the sole owner of the asset. A25 Concession connects Northern Montreal across the Rivière des Prairies to ...

Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... do," she said. "It's to members who wouldn't receive any advice at all." Both executives said artificial intelligence would play an increasingly important role in improving member engagement and accessibility but warned that AI-generated guidance remains ...