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Future Fund rethinks portfolio amid 'greater uncertainty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... have however made us rethink portfolio construction and how to better achieve our mandate. A key outcome has been a prime focus on achieving portfolio resilience," Future Fund said. "With the increasing risk of more frequent and more intense novel shocks ...

Global resilience is a key systemic risk: HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey told the recent ASFA Conference 2025 that the super fund has been considering global resilience as a key thematic when making responsible investment decisions. "We see this as a systemic risk, the same as climate change ...

AMP announces senior hire for North

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
... its North platform, appointing Kristine Goodwin to the role. AMP said the creation of the new senior role aligns with its focus on accelerating the growth of the North business and its commitment to broadening its financial adviser and partner relationships. ...

NZ Super Fund appoints people and culture lead

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
... leader as invaluable to the role. "I am looking forward to Leona contributing to the future success of the Guardians as we focus on ensuring we are well set up to manage our expected growth," she said. "With Treasury currently forecasting our value will ...

Former ASIC chair, FASEA chief launch trustee

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
... management next year. Commenting on the launch, Shipton said: "We are entering a time when members, funds and regulators must focus on a common goal: strengthening trust in the superannuation ecosystem." "Adherence to laws and regulators is foundational ...

ASIC not acting as a 'market maker': Constant

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
... private markets, but said as whole, more needs to be done by all large investors. Constant said the regulator's increased focus should not be seen as it unfairly picking on the sector. "This is not ASIC picking market winners. This is not ASIC trying ...

AustralianSuper's 'ambitious' advice goal

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
AustralianSuper head of superannuation and investment products Dena Brockie said the $380 billion super fund is aiming to provide personalised guidance to all its members by 2035. Speaking at the ASFA Conference 2025, Brockie said the super fund is ...

MST Financial acquires FIIG Securities' unit, boosts assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
... we can deliver a truly comprehensive income platform for advisers and investors as markets evolve. MST will continue to focus solely on income, credit, and structured strategies within its asset management division." MST's funds under management and ...

Pengana hires Tyndall veteran

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... which complements the team's existing strengths and expands our research depth. "We also value Michael's disciplined focus on fundamental cash flow analysis, his strong senior corporate relationships, and his clarity in communication with both ...

Top fund scoops up APRA's investment risk chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... general manager, investment risk at Australian Retirement Trust. The move comes as regulators continue to sharpen their focus on investment governance and portfolio resilience across the superannuation sector. For four years, Stewart has led the investment ...