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SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has vented its frustration over ASIC's recommendations for financial advisers around self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF), claiming some suggestions were not "done well at all." In INFO SHEET ...

Betashares hires marketing chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... invest in them by the end of 2026 and industry funds projected to exceed $400 billion. Betashares founder and chief executive Alex Vynokur said Herlihy's experience building customer-focused brands made her an excellent addition. "We're excited ...

AustralianSuper expands UK fundamental equity team

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... global consumer stocks while leading the team of global sector analysts and working alongside head of fundamental equity Alex Stanić, supporting stock picking decisions and the development of the fundamental equity team. It's a change of title for Stanić ...

Kapstream launches ASX-listed investment trust

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... (hybrids), investors are increasingly seeking reliable listed alternatives," Janus Henderson global head of fixed income Alex Veroude said. "KIT is intended to provide access to diversified, institutional-grade credit strategies in a listed format, reflecting ...

Top JBWere wealth leader heads to UBS

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
JBWere has lost a high-profile leader from its executive team, with Andrew Bird resigning after almost a decade with the firm. Over the past ten years, he led JBWere, National Australia Bank's wealth management arm, overseeing teams serving high-net-worth ...

AMP profits fall as Alexis George prepares to step down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
AMP's statutory net profit took a hit as a result of the settlement of legacy class actions and its continuing business simplification process, coming in at $133 million, down from $150 million in FY24. However, underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) ...

Alexander Funds' chief executive resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
Boutique fixed income manager Alexander Funds is searching for a new chief executive as the incumbent prepares to depart. Rachel Shirley, who is also the firm's co-founder, was appointed to the top job in 2022 after serving as chief operating officer ...

Betashares, VanEck add to product lineups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... one of the most well-researched and persistent drivers of returns across global equity markets," Betashares chief executive Alex Vynokur said. "While momentum has a strong academic and empirical foundation, implementing the strategy effectively in portfolios ...

Multi-boutique expands to Australia, seeks partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
Multi-boutique Fairlight Capital Partners is expanding in Australia and is on the lookout for strategies it can introduce to its global network of family offices and institutional investors. Founded in 2018 by Thomas Gent, Charles Bamford and Alexander ...

Global X rides silver's highs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... silver. Silver gained over 150% to reach US$72 per ounce between September and October. Commenting, Global X chief executive Alex Zaika said the launch of SLVM will combine global insight with local expertise. "As part of the broader Global X family ...