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AllianceBernstein launches emerging markets active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... emerging market ETF on TMX Australia, expanding its local exchange traded offering and giving investors access to it Strategic Core equities strategy. The AB Emerging Markets Strategic Core Equities Funds- Active ETF, trading under the ticker MORE, is ...

JANA launches private credit trust

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... said this will provide tailored portfolio guidelines rather than relying on off-the-shelf flagship funds. The trust targets core middle-market corporate direct lending across the US and Europe, and has been designed to provide investors with immediate ...

MA Financial AUM surges 44% in 1H26

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... 2026, with assets under management (AUM) increasing by 44% to $15.5 billion, attributed to significant activity levels in core real estate. The strong performance led to an increase of underlying earnings per share to 20.3 cents per share on the previously ...

Dexus flags pressure in FY27 outlook

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... managing director Ross Du Vernet said the group had delivered its guidance despite a volatile economic environment, with its core portfolio continuing to perform strongly. "We delivered on our guidance in line with expectations in an environment of economic ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... subsequently bestow the three major regulators new powers. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino announced three core reforms, one of which will stem "harmful lead generation" that largely emanates via social media, online advertisements or cold ...

Challenger lifts earnings fuelled by annuity sales

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... million program and a further $300 million, subject to market conditions and regulatory approval. For FY27, Challenger expects core basic EPS of between 45 and 49 cents per share, with the 47-cent midpoint representing a 6% increase on FY26 core EPS ...

Allianz Retire+ channels super directly to lifetime income

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... approach retirement with greater peace of mind.'" While there are some differences in features, the solution maintains the core AGILE proposition advisers are familiar with, including investment growth potential; guaranteed income for life; and flexible ...

Iress bets on AI as business transformation moves forward

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... embarked on the third phase of its transformation agenda after completing the simplification phase, which involved divesting non-core businesses to focus on trading and wealth. "We now have ambitions to be a world-class software technology business," ...

HNW investors turn to AI but remain loyal to advisers

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
High-net-worth Australians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to manage their finances, but most remain reluctant to replace their financial adviser with the technology, new research from Praemium and CoreData has found. Around ...

Advisers bolster client book amid compliance burden: CoreData

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
Financial advice practices are serving more clients, charging higher fees and reporting record levels of satisfaction with their licensees, despite the weight of compliance, according to CoreData. The average number of clients per practice has increased ...