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Major UK pension reforms passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026

... a standardised approach to how value is assessed, driving competition in the sector. Automatic consolidation of multiple small pension pots will also be enabled. It is expected the changes could see the average worker retire with as much as $55,000 more ...

Natural capability head at QIC exits

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... into renewable electricity and natural gas. "I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue this mandate with QIC, building a small portfolio of direct investments which target attractive returns with opportunities for improved productivity and positive ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... moment, the policy settings don't reflect this at all," he said. "For people trying to get into business, if they acquire a small business, but it's been running for 20 years with existing customers and a proven model... is a less risky option... ...

BUSSQ to roll out personalised investment solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

... super as something to engage with today, rather than waiting until they're almost at the finish line. And because we're a small fund, we'll be right there helping our members if they need support to make these decisions." Late last year BUSSQ streamlined ...

Global X to expand product suite with three new ETFs

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... commercially driven and lack long term investor utility, signalling weak product discipline. Although such strategies account for a small share of ETF AUM, the practice raises broader concerns around stewardship and governance. "Leadership turnover and ...

K2 AM to close small cap ETF

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

K2 Asset Management (KAM) is shutting its small cap ETF for failing to achieve sufficient scale after nearly 11 years. The K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund Complex ETF (ASX: KSM) is winding down with the last trading day set for May 15. Incepted on ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

Depending on the type of business they want to do, financial advisers looking to inorganically grow their client base will have to pay slightly more for a book now, but valuations have stalled overall, according to Radar Results. In its latest price ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... position. "Robbie brings extensive experience across executive and chief executive roles, leading organisations, big and small, through complex regulatory, operational and investment environments to deliver better outcomes for members," Roxon said. Campo ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... to prevent fees eroding low-balance super accounts, but that reason no longer stacks up now there are fee protections on small super balances." SMC has recommended the government amend the regulations to remove the exclusion for domestic cleaners, housekeepers ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... opportunity set it can provide; public markets offer thousands of companies, but private markets offer tens of thousands. "Small-to-medium enterprises are a huge driver of aggregate GDP. So, if we want to capture exposure to those returns on behalf of ...

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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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