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Partners Wealth Group unveils new identity for Partners Private

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... platform has been built with a clear separation between financial advice and investment decision-making, aligning with global best practice and increasing regulatory expectations across the wealth management sector, the firm explained. Under the new ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... investment pipelines," he added. "The MoU does not direct how funds invest. Each fund remains fully independent to act in the best financial interest of their members." It comes as super fund leaders are meeting with government officials and industry ...

Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... "As the great wealth transfer continues, advisers must engage clients in practical, forward-looking conversations about how best to manage and transition their wealth in today's complex economic and regulatory environment," Natixis Investment Managers ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... been in the US taking part in discussions with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other G20 nations. "We will do our best to take into consideration all of the developments around the world and especially in the Middle East," Chalmers said. "These ...

Hostplus extends Citi mandate

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... services mandate with Citi for five years. Hostplus chief executive David Elia said via an in-depth process, "Citi remains best placed to deliver custodial services that are critical to supporting our long-term business and investment strategies, and ...

K2 AM to close small cap ETF

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... sufficient scale to be sustainable and is not likely to do so. On this basis, the board has formed the view that it is in the best interests of the unitholders is to close the fund," responsible entity (RE) KAM said. KSM invests in 60 to 80 small caps ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... design account-based pensions to suit their members and continue to engage with them," Knox said. "Funds know their members best and we want them to continue developing solutions that deliver the best outcomes for their members." The proposal estimated ...

NZ Super Fund in court defeat over human rights issues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... legitimate interest in how we manage the fund," she said. "We will thoroughly evaluate today's decision and determine how best to respond to it."

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... industry and is to commence July 1, with mandatory compliance from 1 January 2027. The FSC said the new standard promotes "the best financial interests of members by strengthening the governance settings that support informed choice and sound investment ...

AllianceBernstein debuts second active ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... combined with a clear focus on local investors, align well with our shared commitment to delivering innovative products and best-in-class client service."

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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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