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ASIC considers changes to net asset requirements

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... NTA minimum to $200,000, and the $500,000 NTA minimum to $700,000. In addition, the $5 million cap that applies to the average value of fund assets limb of the concessional NTA requirement would rise to $6.9 million, and the $10 million NTA minimum would ...

Active equity managers underwhelm in 2025: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... in the first half of 2025, global equity active funds lost ground in the second half. These funds had an asset-weighted average return of 9.6% versus the 13.3% gain in the S&P World Index (AUD). Over longer timeframes, underperformance rates exceeded ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... told the interview. However, a new Macquarie University study shows that petrol prices have jumped 50 cents a litre on average across Australia since the start of the Iran war. The country currently has 36 days of petrol supply, 29 days of jet fuel ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... maturely over the past year. Unemployment is close to historic lows and compares very favourably internationally, and average levels of wealth and income in the economy are pretty good by international comparisons. But we have a problem with inflation. ...

SMSFs continue to demonstrate competitive edge: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) outperform APRA-regulated funds by about 1.1% on average, according to new analysis. Insights from Adelaide University show that in the five years to 30 June 2024, SMSFs' returns averaged 1.1% higher than APRA-regulated ...

Top investment teams built on diverse views, transparency

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... AustralianSuper has a gender pay gap of 14.6% and 52% of its workforce is women. Since 2019, the super fund has slashed its average gender pay gap from 31% to 14.6%. "It's a good start, but there's more that needs to be done," Dean said. "Our ...

BlackRock caps outflows on US$27bn private credit fund

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... established companies and takes first lien positions. These are generally floating-rate loans with a relatively short average investment life. With US$25.6 billion in assets at the end of January, 93% of HLEND's portfolio comprised private investments. ...

Australians unlock only 1% of $600bn in home equity: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... $3 trillion for eligible homeowners (aged 60 and over) and types (location, type of dwelling, and property value). The average amount of equity accessed by households with a reverse mortgage in the period was $150,000, and this amount increased for older ...

Morgan Stanley sheds 2500 global roles

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

... shareholders." The investment management division reported record net revenues for the full year of US$6.5 billion on higher average assets under management. The past year took in long-term net inflows of US$34 billion. The firm repurchased US$1.5 billion ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... are generally tax-free, members under 60 must deal with a complex web of rules and can pay up to 22% tax on claims. The average Cbus TPD claim was sitting at around $103,000 last financial year. Cbus chief executive Kristian Fok said removing tax on ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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