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TAL to create Pathways for simpler mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
A new digital platform named Pathways will be developed by TAL, the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC), University of Sydney, and Workcom to improve the experience of making an income protection claims for mental health reasons. The ...

Former IFM executives branch out, launch Black Kite Partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
Three former IFM Investors executives have launched Black Kite Partners, a private equity investment manager with backing from Scarcity Partners. Last October, IFM announced it was dumping its private equity strategy to prioritise global investments ...

Victory Capital makes 'best-of-both-worlds' offer for Janus Henderson

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
Victory Capital, the $323.2 billion NASDAQ listed asset manager, has made another takeover bid for Janus Henderson, providing a higher value offer than Trian Fund Management. Calling it a "best-of-both-worlds" proposal, Victory Capital said Janus Henderson ...

Super moves: Mercer, AusSuper, Future Fund, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Padraig Brown has left Mercer after more than 14 years, ending his stint as New Zealand chief investment officer. He is joining NZX-listed Precinct Properties, the country's largest commercial property owner, worth about $3.4 billion. At NZX-listed ...

CFS cuts ties with Otivo, launches own super advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) has ceased its partnership with digital advice technology provider Otivo less than two years after joining forces, opting instead to launch an in-house offering called Super Advice. As of February 23, the Otivo digital advice ...

L1 Group realises $24m of $35m merger cost synergies

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
L1 Group has already recognised $24 million in cost reductions since the merger of L1 Capital and Platinum Asset Management in October formed the new entity; it expects additional $10 million in synergies in the next financial year. It reported a rise ...

Sequoia weighs InterPrac's fate, launches review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
Following the demise of the Shield and First Guardian master funds, regulatory pressure and being blacklisted from several platforms, Sequoia Financial Group is now reviewing the viability of InterPrac Financial Planning. Sequoia managing director and ...

Ziller launches Global Fund Active ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
Ziller Funds Management is offering its flagship fund as an ETF for better adviser access. The Ziller Global Fund Active ETF (ASX: ZILR) leverages the Ziller Global Fund strategy, which invests in a concentrated portfolio of 15 to 25 high growth global ...

Blue Owl sells US$1.4bn assets to pension funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
Blue Owl has liquidated US$1.4 billion worth of assets from several private credit strategies and sold them to four unnamed major pension funds and insurance companies. The redemption includes US$600 million of direct lending investments from Blue Owl ...

Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
Cbus has launched an independent review of the fit and proper assessment of Cbus Property board member Earl Setches after he was seen dining on a yacht with underworld figure Mick Gatto last week. "The Cbus Super board has commissioned a review of the ...