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Former fund manager admits to obstructing SEC probe

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
Former Western Asset Management co-chief investment officer Ken Leech pleaded guilty to obstructing an investigation into a fraudulent trading scheme that disadvantaged certain clients. At the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has warned the government's proposed capitals gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing reforms could unintentionally drive Australians towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a vehicle for residential ...

La Caisse to acquire Transurban toll road stake

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... a 7.2 kilometre toll road and bridge in Canada to La Caisse for C$280 million($283.4m), making it the sole owner of the asset. A25 Concession connects Northern Montreal across the Rivière des Prairies to commercial and residential areas. The transaction ...

IFM raises Atlas Arteria's bid, urges shareholders to accept

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... toll road operator's interest in Chicago Skyway in line with the acquisition price of 2022. "There is no certainty that asset sales can be achieved at an acceptable price, and any sales may lead to a tax inefficient outcome for Atlas Arteria and securityholders. ...

ACCC approves Magellan, Barrenjoey merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has greenlit the merger between Magellan Financial Group and Barrenjoey Capital Partners. The deal, which has an implied valuation of $1.6 billion, is expected to finalise in early July. The ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... for a new tax regime. Traditionally, 'don't put all your eggs in one basket' referred to diversifying across asset classes. After the Budget, the same principle applies to tax structures, Laver says. "What we're seeing in the tax optimisation ...

Top campaigns of the year recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... initiative of the year award was won by UniSuper for its STARS project. The best campaigns for ETF products was won by Macquarie Asset Management in a hybrid campaign with Fundamental Media for the Macquarie Active ETF. Stockspot took home the win for ...

Industry leaders and rising stars named at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... organisations, teams and individuals across 20 different categories. Leader of the Year in Marketing was awarded to Macquarie Asset Management's Victoria Gardiner. Gardiner has been with Macquarie for more than four years and is currently regional ...

Financial services investment leaders celebrated

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... Leadership Awards hosted by Rainmaker Group and its publication Financial Standard were presented in Sydney last night. Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) and MLC Asset Management were the big winners last night taking out three awards each. MAM won for ...

Productivity growth is 'going from bad to worse': PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The latest quarterly productivity review released by the Productivity Commission (PC) found growth in hours worked remains strong (0.9% increase over the quarter, 2.2% increase over the year). "The accounting is straightforward: the value of goods and ...