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Young people want more from their life insurance: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
Young consumers are overlooking life insurance as delayed traditional milestones make it feel less relevant, according to a report by Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA. The World Life Insurance Report 2026, based on a survey of 6000 people aged ...

Ben Samild to leave Future Fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
Future Fund chief investment officer Ben Samild is leaving the sovereign wealth fund for a new role. Samild has been with the Future Fund since 2013 when he joined as head of alternatives. He was named chief investment officer in August 2023 after serving ...

AMP settles class action for $120m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
AMP has settled a class action brought against N.M. Superannuation, AMP Superannuation and AMP Services, agreeing to pay $120 million. The class action was brought on behalf of superannuation clients and their beneficiaries for the period of July 2008 ...

Bennelong FM expands into private credit with US partnership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
Bennelong Funds Management has partnered with US lender Monroe Capital, bringing a new private credit opportunity for Australian investors. This marks a step for the fund manager, branching into new asset classes to cater to evolving investor needs. ...

Australia's top allocators to share insights at InDay

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
Some of the biggest names in funds management, superannuation and philanthropy will come together on Tuesday, September 23 for the annual Family Office and Manager InDay. InDay is the foundation's annual manager and family office showcase - a curated ...

Macquarie AM wins sovereign wealth fund mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... is subject to satisfying certain necessary requirements, including regulatory and internal approvals. MAM's global head Ben Way said: "We look forward to showcasing our global experience in developing, scaling, and managing transformative projects ...

Retirees unfairly targeted by tax: HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
Australians receiving the Age Pension are often subjected to higher marginal tax rates of 60% to 80%, disincentivising them from being more active in the workforce, new research from HESTA suggests. The research said in some extreme cases, these rates ...

Partners Group launches royalties fund for local investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
Partners Group has launched an evergreen fund giving Australian and New Zealand wholesale investors access to its royalties strategy. The fund will accept a minimum investment of $20,000 and targets 10% net returns as well as a cash yield of 4-6% yearly. ...

FEATURE: Back in action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
As the old saying goes, 'you've got to spend money to make money.' And, as equity markets continue their strong run and global uncertainty calms, geared strategies have been making a comeback. But for those thinking a geared strategy is a good way to ...

Super SA welcomes chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
Super SA recently appointed a permanent chief executive, about a year after the swift exit of Dini Soulio. Tricia Blight took over as chief executive of Super SA in July, appointed by the South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance. Blight has ...