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EQT to become new Melbourne Storm owner

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... our ownership group," Tripp said. "EQT brings with it some incredible credentials and the partnership will only be of benefit to our club - we are proudly ambitious and have hopes for continued growth to keep Melbourne Storm at the top of Australian ...

AIA Australia reveals stark gender divide in IP claims

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
New analysis from AIA Australia finds a stark difference among group insurance income protection claims when it comes to gender, with women leading mental illness and musculoskeletal-related claims. AIA's group claims experience for 2025 showed ...

HESTA follows Cbus on death benefit nomination changes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
HESTA has introduced an option for members to make a non-lapsing binding death benefit nomination. Recently, Cbus also rolled out changes to fund's death benefit nominations, where it offered new non-lapsing binding death benefit nominations allowing ...

Allianz Retire+ channels super directly to lifetime income

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... eligible retirees in optimising Age Pension entitlements through favourable assets test treatment, while continuing to benefit from a guaranteed income stream, which can help improve overall retirement income sustainability. The automatic application ...

Macquarie AM-led consortium finalises Qube takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... South Korea (NPS). MAM co-head of infrastructure for Asia Pacific Ani Satchcroft said the business was well positioned to benefit from growing demand for logistics infrastructure and energy-related activity. "Our investment in Qube demonstrates our conviction ...

CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... designed to provide practical support during the transition into retirement. "Pension Bonus delivers an immediate financial benefit for eligible members when they commence a pension and removes the need for additional applications or paperwork," Power ...

Centuria Bass freezes private credit fund redemptions

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... engage with borrowers and pursue strategies to support the continued operation and growth of the fund over time for the benefit of all investors." SQM Research recently dropped Centuria Bass Credit Fund from a high-investment grade (4.0-star) to a non-investment ...

ASFA defends super as 'policy success' amid Bragg criticism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has pushed back against criticism of the compulsory system saying it has delivered significant gains for retirement security and reduced pressure on the federal budget. ASFA chief executive ...

Bell Financial Group profit surges 133%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
Bell Financial Group has reported a 133.3% increase in first half net profit after tax (NPAT) to $21.7 million, supported by stronger market conditions and increased trading activity. Revenue for the six months to 30 June 2026 rose 36.3% to $165.6 million ...

ASX profits slump as ASIC inquiry costs bite

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
ASX has taken a profit hit due to skyrocketing expenses in FY26, thanks to one-off costs associated with the ASIC inquiry. Statutory net profit was down 3.5% to $484.9 million. Total expenses were up 21.1% in the period to $557 million, including $51.1 ...