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Super fund-backed AFSL adviser numbers drop: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... evolving from a niche capability into a core channel for member engagement for industry funds. "Digital advice is expected to play an increasingly central role in addressing the structural advice gap, particularly for members with simpler financial needs ...

AMP new boss overhauls executive team

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... commented: "Jackie brings significant experience in capital management and financial services and will have a key role to play as we continue to optimise our balance sheet and redirect capital towards growth, all while maintaining our disciplined operating ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon grabbed headlines last year when speaking at one of the banking giant's quarterly earnings calls. "When you see one cockroach," he told analysts, "there are probably more." The cockroach Dimon was referring ...

Aware Super dashboard not flashing red just yet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
Aware Super chief investment officer Simon Warner said the $200 billion super fund will only reposition its portfolio if it sees a higher probability of some of the worst-case scenarios playing out in the Middle East conflict. Speaking at the Bloomberg ...

UniSuper pilots' digital estate planning partnership with Safewill

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... understanding of how superannuation is treated within estate planning arrangements, particularly the role beneficiary nominations play in determining how super death benefits are distributed. Lubofksy noted Australians mistakenly assume their Will automatically ...

ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... First Guardian classes as investment options based on the information it had available," Court said. "Superannuation trustees play a critical role helping their members save for retirement, but we allege Equity Trustees failed to put the interests of ...

Australian Unity hires from HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
After close to 17 years with HESTA, the mainstay will take on a new role as chief investment officer at Australian Unity. After closed to 17 years with HESTA, Andrew Major will join Australian Unity as chief investment officer in the wealth and capital ...

Emerging markets progress from consumption to innovation: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... this requires work and due diligence, taking into account the wide range of governments in emerging markets. "Governments play different roles in different markets in our part of the world. The Chinese government is obviously much more interventionist ...

AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... enabling greater investment capability and insights or further improving service levels, AI and automation have a vital role to play in delivering better outcomes for members." AustralianSuper has also announced the appointment of partner Ignition to ...

Buyer beware: Private credit as a defensive play

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
Financial advisers grapple finding a meaningful place for private credit in portfolios as investment experts urge them to carefully consider the risks of making it part of the defensive allocation. The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association ...