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Treasury publishes final report into the ERS

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... a pivotal role in understanding new technologies, both the opportunities and threats. Given the speed and impact of technology, observing from a distance or by dialogue alone is not enough. Which is why collaborative testing environments such as sandboxes ...

AMP, CFS, MLC post double-digit returns

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... investing," Power said. CFS chief investment officer Johnathan Armitage noted emerging markets, global equities and technology related to investments, including artificial intelligence were among the key drivers of return. At MLC, the High Growth option ...

Five V Capital welcomes new C-suite appointment

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... she stationed at Permira, 3i Group plc, IBM, and Microsoft, gaining experience across both private equity and global technology organisations, Five V Capital said. In her new role, Reyes will be working closely with executive teams to drive strategic ...

ASIC pushes to bolster competitiveness

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... becoming more automated, compressing settlement cycles and enabling extended hours in traditional markets, supported by technology developments. Against the backdrop of accelerating globalisation of capital flows and offerings, this innovation is enabling ...

Stablecoins a key to instant access to global credit markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
As the world enters a digital age, digital assets like stablecoins are not only opening doors for assets like private credit funds that were exclusive to institutional investors, but also a debt universe that is no longer limited to the domestic market ...

ETF adoption hits 'meaningful threshold' among SWFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... gain targeted exposure to structural investment themes, including the energy transition, digital infrastructure, and technology, without the lead time required to build internal capability or appoint a specialist manager. One APAC participant said thematic ...

Mercer Super fined $10.3m for reportable situations failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... important investments across Mercer Super, putting in place additional personnel, and improving our processes, systems, and technology." Mercer Super added it will pay the penalty and will not be taken from the super fund or its members. ASIC chair Sarah ...

ASIC calls out platform trustees: 'Clear breach of trust'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... superannuation balances containing the falsified signatures of a deceased adviser," she noted. "In this age of rapidly evolving technology and data-driven intelligence, it is extraordinary to see some trustees not carrying out any checks in a month despite ...

NZ Super names private equity lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... recent commitment of NZ$35 million to Movac's latest venture capital fund, continuing its support for New Zealand's technology sector. Earlier this year, the NZ Super Fund was also recognised by Private Equity International as its Asia-Pacific Limited ...

Payday Super to tackle gender super gap: Aware Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... employers found 54% expect to modify their existing payroll or superannuation systems, while 27% plan to invest in new technology. A further 16% intend to automate super payments through accounting software or a clearing house. Cashflow emerged as the ...