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Antipodes Partners acquires Bennelong FM

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... executive Andrew Findlay said: "The addition of Bennelong's high-quality investment teams is consistent with our strategy to further diversify the Antipodes platform, broaden our investment offerings and strengthen our distribution capabilities." ...

MDS drags Treasury to assess FSC levy proposal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... "That is not an unintended side effect to be managed; it is the design working as intended," Euvrard said. MDS head of strategy Ashley Mahadeea noted many large adviser groups view the rapidly growing self-licensed sector as a competitive threat and ...

Asset managers turn to outsourcing, AI: Survey

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... trusts." Cost pressures are also reshaping operating models with offshoring cited by 69% of respondents as a cost-control strategy, followed by automation and technology improvements at 52% and outsourcing non-core activities at 42%. Artificial Intelligence ...

Australian Fiduciaries auditor suspended for three years

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... responsible entity. The three schemes included the Global Diversified Alpha Fund, Global All Seasons Fund and Global Multi-Strategy Fund. Last year, ASIC started an investigation into Australian Fiduciaries on concerns of inadequate management of conflicts ...

Mirvac names new funds management chief

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... welcome her to Mirvac's executive leadership team," Hanan said. "Funds management is a core pillar of Mirvac's strategy and a key driver of our future growth. Kit's appointment provides strong continuity for investors and positions the business ...

ART leads retirement product race, others wrestle with covenant

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... the report. The Retirement Income Covenant took effect in 2022, forcing trustees to provide members with an investment strategy in retirement. The covenant does not specifically obligate super funds to develop or offer retirement income products. A retirement ...

Russell launches retirement solution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... retirement calculator to help determine how the portfolios can be used appropriately within a client's retirement strategy," Taylor said.

Australian life insurers lag global peers: Capgemini

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... proactive, lifelong engagement that has a real commercial impact." Yet, the report said only 18% of insurers have a unified strategy, underscoring the need for a plan to address those relevance gaps, while 'best-in-class insurers' - representing ...

Investors price more risk into listed private credit trusts: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... credit funds exposed to the property sector. According to Morningstar data, as of July 31, Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund was trading at 27.2% discount of NAV. Metrics' Income Opportunities Trust also sat at a 23.3% discount, while KKR's ...

Macquarie-led consortium acquires SI Solutions

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... transaction, which is expected to close this year is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, aligns with the strategy of investing in high-quality businesses serving essential industrial and energy markets, MAM said. Headquartered in ...