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Investors to increase private market allocations: Hamilton Lane

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026

The Hamilton Lane 2026 Global Private Wealth Survey identified private wealth investors plan to increase private market allocations this year. The study found that 86% of the 390 global private market advisers surveyed plan to increase private market ...

Post-holiday blues drives retirement tool engagement

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... with family and friends over the festive season - be it barbeques by the beach or relaxing by the pool," she said. In a survey that HESTA conducted, one in three members said they check their balance irregularly, once a year or even less. Around 11% ...

Legacy technology stagnates insurers' business progression: Clearwater Analytics

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... industry remains unwilling to adopt innovation, new research has revealed. According to the latest Clearwater Analytics survey, which gathered responses from 150 senior executives in asset management arms of life/health and general insurers across Australia ...

Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... insurers, and pension funds across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, each managing at least US$10 billion in assets. The survey found AI adoption has accelerated from 2025's exploratory mindset to production deployment in 2026. "AI adoption has ...

ETFs continue to drive managed accounts adoption: Research

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

New research found almost three quarters of Australian financial advisers (73%) used ETFs for their clients' portfolios last year, as the investment vehicle plays an increasingly significant role in managed accounts. The number is set to increase to ...

Diverse leadership cements business growth, positive workplace culture: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

... supported by investors and industry partners, aiming to improve gender balance in ELTs of ASX 300 companies by 2030. The survey gathered responses from 30 of 41 signatory companies in August 2025. All surveyed said greater gender diversity in leadership ...

Equity managers' research most reliant on AI: Report

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

... proportion of managers viewing AI as a "nice to have," indicating a more cautious or exploratory approach to adoption, the survey found. In terms of actual progress, Australian equities managers are in the "exploring/proof of concepts" stage (24%) compared ...

Super funds' external fund manager spend hits $2bn

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

... Frontier Advisors highlights the growing prominence of internal investment teams among superannuation funds. Since 2015, the survey of fund managers found that fewer than 12 super funds had significant internal management capabilities. By 2025, however ...

Fund managers 'remarkably positive' despite headwinds: Frontier

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

... Advisors shows. Canvassing the perspectives of 83 fund managers in the 2025 What fund managers (and consultants) really think survey, Frontier found they remain steadfast in the face of many challenges. Asked if they expect their businesses to grow over ...

Super education leads to engagement, higher balances: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

A new survey shows that young Australians who are educated about superannuation are up to six times more likely to be engaged and take actions that improve their retirement savings. The survey of more than 1500 people compiled by the Super Members Council ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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