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Lazard AM launches emerging market fund to retail sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has launched an emerging markets equity fund to retail investors. The Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund, which uses a quantitative solution and systematic investment process, is now available to retail investors. ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
A former director of collapsed derivatives provider Berndale Capital Securities has pleaded guilty to multiple dishonesty offences, including the misuse of nearly $700,000 in company funds. Stavro D'Amore admitted to three combined charges before ...

Clime Investment offloads SMA business

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
Clime Investment Management is selling its separately managed accounts (SMA) products and some managed funds for about $7.7 million to an unnamed party. The cash transaction is subject to platform consent, due diligence and completed documentation. ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The insurers were recognised for excellence in adviser service and product innovation. At an event in Sydney last night, NEOS took home the 2026 Life Insurance Award for Excellence in Adviser Service, presented by Financial Standard. NEOS was selected ...

M&A is not a 'scattergun' approach: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... establish a concrete network in the HNW segment as Australians are becoming wealthier. "We won't invest in businesses that service segments that we don't think we can add value in or grow," he said. "It's very much a growth mindset. We have specific ...

Betashares debuts Australia's first space ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
Betashares has launched Australia's first space industry ETF, expected to list on the ASX on May 12 with a ticker code of RCKT. The ETF will expose investors to a portfolio of 30 global companies operating in the space value chain, including satellite ...

APRA finalises CPS 230 amendments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... from specific contractual requirements in CPS 230 for material arrangements with certain categories of non-traditional service providers (NTSPs), where contractual compliance is not practicable. "Developed in response to industry feedback, these changes ...

Evolution Trustees names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... systems and processes," Norman continued. "That will help us scale in a disciplined way, continue delivering high-quality service to clients, and maintain the strong compliance and governance standards that are central to our business."

APRA warns super trustees over AI adoption

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has called on superannuation trustees, insurers and to significantly lift their approach to managing artificial intelligence (AI) risks, warning current practices are not keeping pace with rapid ...

Pacific Equity Partners makes unsolicited bid for oOh!media

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has made an unsolicited takeover bid to acquire oOh!media for $1.40 per share. That is a premium of 64.7% from its last closing prices of $0.85 and values the media firm at around $747million. oOh!media provides outdoor ...