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'We won't bet against the US', but 'China is not a foe': Elia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
Hostplus has no plans to switch up its investment strategies as tensions between the US and China continue to rise, chief executive David Elia told the ASFA Conference 2025. "I don't think it's about having to choose between either country. ...

Aware Super, Barings spin-off BTR portfolio

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. The portfolio comprises one completed and operational asset located in Dickson, ACT, four assets under construction - two of which are set to reach completion by the first half of 2026 - and a further two in ...

SQM Research faces court over 'favourable' rating of Shield

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... plan for the financial year ended 30 June 2022, and it continued to meet the requirements of Part 5C.4 of the Corporations Act 2001. However, in FY23, BDO noted that Keystone "has not provided us with access to information that we require to form our ...

Interprac sued over Shield, First Guardian failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... saying it "intends to defend the allegations vigorously". "The Interprac board and support staff are committed to continue to act in clients' best interests and take out compliance and governance obligations seriously. We do recognise the impact ...

Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
Speaking at the ASFA Conference 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino said long-awaited superannuation reforms are on the way. Chalmers said despite pressing issues globally and at home, reforms in the superannuation sector ...

Mercer Investments shutters four options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
Mercer Investments is culling four international equities options that sit within its Managed Portfolio Series Funds. Mercer's Blended Global Equities Hedged MPS Fund, Guardcap Global Equity MPS Fund, T. Rowe Price Global Focused Equity MPS Fund ...

UniSuper commits over $760m to Macquarie AM's infra strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... UniSuper members. They further demonstrate the benefits of our smart partnership approach as well as our ability to identify and act on opportunities fast," Lee said. "We believe DynaGrid is poised to grow and scale its business underpinned by strong ...

BlackRock to launch first active income-focused ETF

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
BlackRock will launch its first actively managed, income-focused ETF in Australia, iShares Credit Income Active ETF (ASX: ICME). ICME is designed to generate monthly income for investors, while aiming to deliver returns above RBA Cash Rate. The diversified ...

Industry bodies offer Payday Super resources

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
Two industry bodies have launched resources to help superannuation funds comply with the looming Payday Super legislation, as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warns employers to be ready by 1 July 2026. The Association of Superannuation Funds of ...

Perennial snaps up 50% of Balmoral, hands over microcap mandate

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
Perennial Partners has acquired half of Balmoral Investors and chosen it to manage its Australian microcap strategy. Balmoral portfolio managers Wik Farwerck and Tim Canham will manage the combined funds of both asset managers, totaling more than $150 ...