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Sequoia abandons InterPrac sale

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... receiver must be appointed to investigate and report on whether the deal made between Sequoia and Conquest is "bona fide, fair and reasonable", and report on InterPrac's financial position and solvency. Sequoia recently assured shareholders ASIC's ...

JANA appoints inaugural chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The asset consultant will soon have its own chief investment officer, hiring Matt Wacher to the newly created role. JANA said the appointment reflects its constant evolution as the world in which it operates changes, with client and regulatory expectations ...

SMC backs proposal to close family violence super loophole

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has thrown its support behind proposed legal changes aimed at preventing perpetrators of domestic and family violence from accessing their victim's superannuation. Under existing super law, a family violence perpetrator ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... the figures for April are released." Chesler said VanEck is also anticipating wages to start reacting to rising inflation. "Fair Work is expected to release its decision on the minimum wage increase, which flows through to about 50% of wage earners early ...

Cboe offloads local exchange to Canadian giant

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... of the application. "Should the purchase go ahead, ASIC expects an orderly transition to new ownership with continuity of fair, orderly and transparent market operations," it said. Cboe said it will work closely with customers, regulators, and other ...

APAC investments chief for Morningstar IM resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
Morningstar Investment Management's chief investment officer for Asia Pacific will shortly leave the post to pursue other opportunities. Matt Wacher was appointed to the role in 2019 and will finish up in late May. Wacher is also the chair of Morningstar's ...

Australia is 'laissez-faire' on eligibility for semi-liquid investments: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
While investors in the US are becoming increasingly acquainted with semi-liquid structures, the story is vastly different here in Australia due to its regulatory landscape, Morningstar said. Morningstar's Demystifying Semiliquid Fund Structures - An ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Magellan Financial shareholders have approved the takeover of Barrenjoey at an implied valuation of $1.6 billion. Magellan first announced the merger in early March, noting Brian Benari will become the group chief executive under the new entity. Sophia ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Treasury is tightening the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia. The draft law broadens and clarifies the definition of Taxable Australian Real Property (TARP) and introduces a definition ...

ASIC concerns over Interprac sale 'unfounded': Sequoia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... related entities are party. ASIC wants to know that the sale is bona fide and that the consideration price - $50,000 - is fair and reasonable. ASIC noted its application came on the back of concerns as to what the transaction would mean for Interprac's ...