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Atlas Arteria rejects 'exploitative' IFM takeover bid

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... hostile takeover bid, calling it "too low, opportunistic and highly conditional". The toll road operator said each independent director will reject IFM's offer and told shareholders to simply ignore all correspondence from them. The bid was launched ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... providers when it comes to understanding the costs and financial impact of residential aged care accommodations. The Independent Review of Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing report, compiled by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing ...

ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is on the hunt for a new independent chair. Gary Dransfield is stepping down after four years as independent chair of ASFA. While there, he oversaw the appointment of Mary Delahunty as chief ...

Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... program. The scheme will be operational by 1 January 2027. "President Trump wants to give American workers - particularly independent contractors, part-time workers, small business employees, and self-employed individuals - more investment options in ...

Major UK pension reforms passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... funds invest remains in the bill, guardrails were put in place to monitor the use of this, including the need for an independent assessment to be made before the power can be enacted. "Today is a landmark moment for the 22 million workers building up ...

IFM expands UK presence with acquisitions

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... and over 850 engineers, the portfolio includes a managed fleet of some 53,000 assets, making it one of the largest independent materials handling platforms in the UK. The transaction is expected to complete in Q2 2026. IFM head of infrastructure Europe ...

Canada launches first sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... critical minerals, transport, data, and beyond - projects that will make Canada stronger, more resilient, and more independent," Carney said. "Through the Canada Strong Fund, all Canadians will have the opportunity to share directly in these benefits. ...

Prime Super awards mandate to boutique manager

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... management within the Australian market. "We are delighted to support Prime Super's members. Our approach is built on independent fundamental research and a long-term perspective, which is particularly relevant in the current environment, where valuation ...

Partners Wealth Group unveils new identity for Partners Private

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... to high-quality opportunities across both private and public markets, supported by strong governance frameworks and independent oversight," Cairns said. "I am delighted be appointed as chair of Anseres Capital and oversee the significant role I believe ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... visibility of 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 ...