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Smart beta ETF inflows on track to hit $10bn

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... may previously have been directed to traditional active managers, as investors and advisers seek more reliable outcomes on fees, return consistency and long-term results," Wickenden said. "Rather than depending on discretionary stock picking, these strategies ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... any option onto an investment menu. It said this would include due diligence on key disclosure documents, the option's fees, costs, liquidity characteristics, and stress testing. Trustees should also consider the option's distribution profile ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... investment products recommended. There were no changes to valuations for risk clients or those charging SMSF administration fees. The highest multiples are attached to risk books with clients under 55 years of age, at up to 3.2x, while the lowest is ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... universality that underpins Australia's retirement system," SMC said. "The outdated exclusion was originally made to prevent fees eroding low-balance super accounts, but that reason no longer stacks up now there are fee protections on small super balances." ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... Ordinaries Accumulation Index (13.7%) by over 10%. However, over a decade horizon the fund returned 8.5% per annum (after fees), outperforming the index by 2.2% over the same period. The portfolio typically consists of about 50 ASX smaller companies ...

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

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... - something we cover in the next section on valuations." Further, private credit managers may earn "generous origination fees" from their borrowers, which are often fully passed on to investors, the report noted. However, this is also an issue where ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

... business model should be the highest priority. The most effective way to do that is to target their revenue by banning switching fees being paid from super," O'Halloran said. "This needs to be coupled with stronger trustee obligations, and requirements ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... switching advice was provided at scale, facilitated by the availability of superannuation balances as a funding source for advice fees," Treasury said, adding that advice fee deductions also create risks for members by creating a pool of funds which ...

Australian Ethical launches climate-focused private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... energy, infrastructure, natural capital and climate tech assets. The fund aims to deliver 11-13% in returns per annum after fees and expenses over a seven-year period whilst providing quarterly liquidity, the ethical investment manager said. It is an ...

Prime Super tweaks fees across offerings

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

Prime Super will reduce its fixed and asset-based percentage administration fees from June 1, across its accumulation and pension products. It will also raise investment fees across options. The super fund is introducing an administration cost of 0.015% ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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