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Blackwattle launches fund, mandates Equity Trustees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... not chase it - combining dividends, franking credits and option premium income to target 6-12% p.a. while managing downside risk," Skinner said. The fund is managed by an investment team of Rudi Minbatiwala, Jason Moodie, and Marlon Chan. Minbatiwala ...

Brighter Super names chief investment officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... increasingly complex." "I am confident his leadership will strengthen Brighter Super's ability to navigate uncertainty, manage risk and make disciplined long-term investment decisions in the best interests of members." Webb said he is excited to ...

Genetic testing ban may drive up insurance cost, premiums: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... said. "This could, over time, have a material impact on life insurance claims. Whilst some might consider this to be a low risk at this stage, it is important to be conscious that genetic testing and other predictive forms of medical testing can only ...

Superhero Super shutters lifestage options

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... for the automatic switch on February 13, the super fund confirmed. "The investment strategy, asset allocation ranges, and risk profile of the corresponding Superhero investment options are aligned with the current LIS options," Superhero Super said. ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... processing claims, inadequate support and services for customers, poor IT infrastructure and cyber resilience, all escalate risk of fraud and scam, it said. "Those operational failures by trustees or administrators can result in significant financial ...

'No benefit in switching super': AFCA finalises FSGA lead decision

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... that the adviser did not make adequate inquiries into the complainant's circumstances, failed to properly explain the high-risk nature of the investments, and found there was no demonstrated benefit in switching the super given the high fees. "There ...

AMP to relaunch SMSF property lending solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... supported by a strong credit and compliance framework, AMP said. The solution also possesses features to manage cash flow and risk - including flexible repayment options and an optional SMSF offset facility.AMP said the lending solution will only be ...

CFS, Stockspot deliver double-digit returns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... comparison against Australia's major superannuation funds was like for like. "These are portfolios taking similar levels of risk. Yet members at large funds have earned roughly half the return in 2025," Brycki said. Brycki said the results highlight ...

Mercer's Helga Birgden departs after 18 years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... 25 years in the field for the high-profile sustainability executive who specialises in climate resilience and investment risk management. Birgden has led on sustainable investing and governance as a global executive and board member, managing investment ...

Gold soars over Trump's Greenland rhetoric

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... contributing to the gold rally. "While Trump's quarrel with Europe over Greenland is dominating the news flow, an underrated risk is the skyrocketing yields in Japanese long-dated bonds," he said. "Those high yields indicate investor concerns over Japan's ...