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Challenger rejects $7.8bn takeover offer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
Challenger's board has rejected a proposed $7.8 billion takeover by TAL Daiichi Life Australia, saying the $11.80 per share offer falls short of a level it could recommend to shareholders. The annuities provider said directors had assessed the non-binding ...

ASX needs to push boundaries to compete: AGM

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
... understand these shifts early and consider where a response could create value for customers." Moving forward, Attia's focus is to "fix, grow and expand". "'Fix' is about strengthening our foundations and resilience. 'Grow' creates ...

Magellan sheds name, enters new focus as Barrenjoey

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
... Financial Group will retire its name and rebrand to Barrenjoey Capital Partners, as the newly combined group heightens its focus on investment banking, institutional sales, trading and execution services. Shareholders at the annual general meeting (AGM) ...

Natixis creates new division, adds to C-suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
... Global Client Development division, including a single distribution platform organised across six regions, with each to focus on meeting its clients' needs and investment preferences while taking local regulations and constraints into account. The division ...

ART rolls out new investment technology platform

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
... our investment decisions on behalf of our 2.4 million members," Patrick said. He said the platform would reinforce ART's focus on portfolio construction, diversification and managing risks across its investments. "This uplift aims to strengthen our long-term ...

Trustees drop the ball on advice fee oversight

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
... legislate an obligation for trustees to implement and enforce advice fee deduction caps for members. ASIC also noted its focus on trustees to "monitoring of risks to retirement savings", according to its report REP 833 Safeguarding super: How well are ...

Executives prioritise protecting capital, managing macroeconomic volatility: MSCI

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
Protecting access to capital and absorbing macroeconomic volatility are top of mind for the executives of publicly listed companies amid ongoing uncertainty and rapidly changing capital markets, a new survey shows. MSCI's Corporate Issuers Benchmark ...

Australia's retirement system receives first A-grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... alongside the continued maturation of the super system. This includes the legislated objective of superannuation and a greater focus across the industry on retirement income and decumulation. Australia scored 80.6 on the index, up from 77.6 on the prior ...

Perpetual asset management outflows hit $9.6bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... Perpetual was founded in 1886, an important milestone in the company's history," he said. "As we mark the anniversary, our focus remains on our clients and the work ahead across our business," he said.

Tribeca Financial promote four new equity partners

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2026
... stage, while Holder described the appointment as both a privilege and a responsibility. Holder also highlighted Tribeca's focus on women's financial wellbeing, saying she was proud to help shape a business that prioritised its clients and people. Jongebloed ...