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Super fund targets health tech sector with mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... has world-class research and clinical capability, but historically limited access to specialised venture capital at the point where deep technology ideas become companies. This mandate allows us to systematically bridge that gap. "We are now seeing the ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... Simplicity and diversification were the standout reasoning for the rising appeal of ETFs. Around three in 10 respondents point to instant diversification across many companies or industries and describe ETFs as simple to manage with minimal ongoing effort. ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
On March 24, merely weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, the Philippines became the first domino to fall when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint ...

Natixis IM country head exits to lead Evidentia Group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... in 2018 and was appointed as the region's country head in 2021. Evidentia said Watson's appointment comes as a critical point in the firm's growth trajectory, with the business seeking to further scale its platform capabilities and distribution footprint. ...

Marex Group expands structured products to HNWIs

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... "We operate with a service-led model globally, with a larger team of experts handling fewer accounts each as a deliberate point of differentiation from bank competitors, and that approach will be extended to our Australian distributor relationships." ...

'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... schemes (MISs) and their responsible entities (REs), as well as the regulation of lead generators. It said the most critical point of failure in the value chain regarding Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund were the two responsible entities. ...

ASIC flags stronger fintech collaboration

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
ASIC chair Joe Longo has signalled a more collaborative and innovation focused regulatory approach as artificial intelligence (AI), tokenisation and digital assets rapidly transform Australia's financial service sector. Speaking at the Tech Council ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
APRA executive director of superannuation, life and private health insurance Jane Magill said total and permanent disability insurance (TPD) in its current form is being tested by the sharp rise in mental health claims. Speaking at the All Actuaries ...

Capital Group, KKR launch public-private fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... repurchases of up to 3% of the fund. KKR partner and head of global client solutions Eric Mogelof said: "Having a single access point to invest at scale across public and private markets with world-class managers is a compelling value proposition." Capital ...

Cultural competency is not a box-ticking exercise: RIAA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... that engagement is about finding a common ground and fully recognising First Nations rights. "It would be great to reach a point where our contribution to the products that come off our land is recognised in value, where customers across the world would ...