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Former UBS Asset Management executive pops up at RAM

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... against an initial target of up to $100 million. "We've seen very strong demand from investors and brokers for a simple, lower-risk income product," Kelly said. "The transaction was investor-led from the outset. Since listing in October 2025, RAMHA has ...

Australian economy growth 'stronger than expected'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... growth in the purchase of vehicles. "There were record sales of electric and hybrid vehicles as more households looked to lower ongoing operating vehicle costs," ABS said. Purchase of vehicles was up 10.3% in the quarter and accounted for almost two ...

AIA Australia rolls out TPD CORE

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
AIA Australia has launched TPD CORE, a new retail product that charges lower premiums and provides clearer claim assessment criteria for total and permanent disability (TPD). Some of TPD CORE's key features include a five-year rate guarantee, a ...

MUFG to acquire GROW Inc

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... continue to look at ways to deliver better value and service to members. From 30 September 2026, members will benefit from lower administration fees on income stream accounts, and this follows a reduction in both insurance and investment fees for members ...

APRA hits 12 super options with failed grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... in non-platform TDPs. Platform TDPs represent less than 5% of the broader platform sector with $21.3 billion in assets. "Lower administration fees can make a meaningful difference to members' retirement balances by supporting higher net returns," ...

Vanguard to acquire custodian Altruist

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... investors. Wenk commented that Altruist was built on the simple belief that when independent advisers have better technology and lower prices, they can do their best work and bring high-quality advice to more people." "Vanguard shares our conviction ...

Perpetual weighed down by wealth management business

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Perpetual Group recorded "stable" revenue of $1.4 billion in FY26, as growth was affected by lower asset and wealth management revenue. Operating revenue of $1.4 billion was stable year-on-year, with revenue growth reflected by its corporate trust division ...

Pacific Current eyes return to active management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... business and retire debt. Interest income now covers corporate expenses more than three times over, our cost base is 41% lower, with scope for further material reduction in FY27 and we finished the year with $158m of cash. The task in FY27 is to put ...

Vanguard adds floating rate ETF, managed fund to product suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... investors are increasingly adopting floating rate exposures for their ability to provide higher income potential, while offering lower interest rate sensitivity than fixed-rate bond investments, it said. Commenting, Vanguard head of fixed income for ...

CBA, Colonial First State settle class action for $249m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... recommending certain CMLA life insurance policies in preference over substantially equivalent or better policies available at lower premiums from third-party insurers. CBA finalised its divestment of CMLA to AIA Australia in 2021.