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Global X reveals 2025 top performing ETF asset classes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... 2026 and 2027." Critical and green metals rounded out the list of top performers as governments and investors renewed their focus on supply chain security. "Strategic competition, particularly around China's dominance in the processing and refining of ...

NGS Super appoints asset allocation lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... research assistant at UNSW Australia. NGS Super chief executive Natalie Previtera said the promotion "reflects the continued focus of NGS on strong performance." The fund's diversified (MySuper) option returned 11.17% for the 2024-25 financial year. ...

Ord Minnett creates national practice manager role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
Ord Minnett has created a new national practice manager role, appointing Scott Weaver as it looks to better support advisers as the business grows. Weaver will work with associate and private wealth advisers across Ord Minnett's 15 offices. His ...

Wilkin-Smith, Hales join trustee board for AMP Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
Nigel Wilkin-Smith and Cathy Hales have been appointed non-executive directors of NM Super, the superannuation trustee for AMP. Wilkin-Smith will also join the trustee's investment committee. He brings extensive experience in the design and oversight ...

A new landscape for sustainable investing in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... "all held consultations, launched and even expanded voluntary taxonomies in recent years", the report clarified. Domestic focus has taken a particular shift with the Treasury opening a consultation on fund labelling in 2025. The report predicted this ...

Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... investment approach puts it in good stead to continue to deliver its long-term investment return objectives. "We'll continue to focus on investment opportunities that are informed by the long-term megatrends that we believe will shape society, economies ...

AMP delivers 11% for members in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... allowed us to be agile - for example buying equities on market dips and trimming on rallies, while maintaining discipline and focus on long-term outcomes," she said. Shelley noted AMP's portfolio remains resilient despite geopolitical challenges and ...

Apex to acquire Mercer's super admin business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... "Australia offers strong growth potential for us. The superannuation technology and servicing sectors are a key strategic focus for Apex Group, and by combining innovative technology with high-quality service, we are committed to delivering market leading ...

ATO to restrict travel over unpaid super obligations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) said it is actively using departure prohibition orders (DPOs) as part of a broader shift towards strengthening payment performance and debt collection. A DPO is an enforcement action available to the ATO to prevent ...

HESTA records over $10bn in investment returns

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... ahead, with global uncertainties ongoing and subdued global economic growth likely in the year ahead, we're continuing to focus on high-quality investments across areas such as climate solutions, housing, healthcare, and transformative technologies ...