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Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
Speaking at the ASFA Conference 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino said long-awaited superannuation reforms are on the way. Chalmers said despite pressing issues globally and at home, reforms in the superannuation sector ...

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... for that uplift, but it is a bit variable. So, that's an area I know [the RBA] is watching. Jones said the current global climate also means there are more risks for funds to account for, and he expects hedging demands will increase and the management ...

Mercer Investments shutters four options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... is culling four international equities options that sit within its Managed Portfolio Series Funds. Mercer's Blended Global Equities Hedged MPS Fund, Guardcap Global Equity MPS Fund, T. Rowe Price Global Focused Equity MPS Fund and Wellington Global ...

Barings appoints new head of APAC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... (APAC), to start in the role in January 2026. Wright succeeds Duncan Robertson, who will retire after 17 years with the global asset manager. Wright has been with Barings for 20 years, most recently leading the real estate division in APAC. He will oversee ...

UniSuper commits over $760m to Macquarie AM's infra strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... close in the first half of 2026. The move aligns with UniSuper's strategy of developing aligned partnerships with select global managers, the super fund said. Commenting, UniSuper head of private markets Sandra Lee said MAM's strategy offers a pipeline ...

BlackRock to launch first active income-focused ETF

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... 0.29% management fee and is expected to list on the ASX in late November. To manage the fund, BlackRock appointed head of global fixed income for Asia Pacific Navin Saigal, head of Australia fixed income Craig Vardy, and director of global fixed income ...

Half of super investments now offshore: NAB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... assets under management (AUM). NAB said the findings highlight the sector is rising to meet the challenges of a volatile global environment, focused on diversification, liquidity, and digital transformation. NAB group executive, corporate and institutional ...

Perennial snaps up 50% of Balmoral, hands over microcap mandate

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... said. Perennial recently acquired stakes in boutique Ziller Fund Management, aiming to further develop its flagship Ziller Global Fund. In June this year it also acquired a majority stake in Melior Investment Management, taking over management of its ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
Sustainable investments have reached US$16.7 trillion, jumping 49% over the last two years, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), finding that the sector has moved from a "niche practice to a systemic consideration." Despite ...

Largest managers' assets climb 9.4%: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... United Arab Emirates, including updates to digital asset rules and the Qualifying Investment Funds regime, have attracted global firms to regional financial centres. Among these, the Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi have gained popularity. ...