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AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
Quantitative investor AQR Capital Management has appointed SG Hiscock & Company (SGH) as its distribution partner. SGH has begun rolling out the AQR Wholesale Managed Futures Fund to sophisticated investors. The actively managed fund invests in futures ...

ASX is 'compromised' and 'lacks aspiration': Final report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
The ASX Inquiry Panel has released a damning final report into the ASX, focusing on governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group. The panel conducted more than 140 stakeholder interviews, reviewed submissions ...

Cbus Property appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... much by what he achieved, as the way he led. "A legend in the industry for his authenticity and integrity, Adrian set a benchmark for ethical leadership that has earned wide-spread respect." Cbus Property thanked him for his contribution and wished him ...

Fidante shutters Ox Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... to long term. They both aimed to provide an absolute return and capital growth over the long term and outperform its benchmark after costs over rolling five-year periods. The funds were overweight in China, Indonesia, and Vietnam relative to the index ...

Morningstar names most compelling funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
In its inaugural Best of Breed - Australia and New Zealand report, Morningstar has named which active funds provide Australian investors with the best long-term potential. The report selected six equity strategies, five Australian and one from New Zealand ...

Potential US recession in three years: Global insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
Most chief investment officers of global insurers believe the US will fall into a recession within the next three years, largely driven by current geopolitical turmoils, a new survey from Goldman Sachs Asset Management reveals. More professional investors ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... junior analyst, for example, red flagged the Shield product for having no track record but somehow outperformed its benchmark, was allegedly ignored, according to reports. SQM is under fire for its questionable due diligence by giving a "favourable" ...

Severe underperformance sees Polen Capital funds wound up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... Communications. At February end it had $17.6 million in funds under management. Since its inception, it returned -27.05% while its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI SMID (AUD), achieved 39.51%. Following consultation with Montgomery, the board of Fundhost determined ...

Active equity managers underwhelm in 2025: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... managers thanks to dispersion widening, according to the latest SPIVA Scorecard, the majority still failed to beat the benchmark. Australian active managers' performance in 2025 proved to be "underwhelming," notably in global equities whereby 70% of ...

Aware, TelstraSuper take final steps towards merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... keep costs low and deliver market leading retirement solutions and investment performance. Together, we will set a new benchmark in retirement outcomes for our members." The merger process has been ongoing for TelstraSuper since May 2024 when it first ...