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SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
Australia's unpaid carers could retire with up to $45,000 more in superannuation if the federal government extends the Super Guarantee (SG) to the Carer Payment, according to new research from the Super Members Council (SMC). The report found more than ...

Kudu acquires minority stake in Drummond Capital Partners

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
New York's Kudu Investment Management has acquired a minority stake in boutique investment manager Drummond Capital Partners as it looks to expand scope across the domestic wealth management industry. Kudu's investment, although undisclosed, is structured ...

Start-ups, small businesses win CGT reform carveouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
Treasury has unveiled a package of capital gains tax (CGT) discount carveouts targeting small businesses, and start-ups and their investors following backlash since the reforms were announced in the Budget on May 12. Testamentary trusts will also be ...

Clearway awarded distribution mandate for $210bn manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
Clearway Capital Solutions has been appointed by a US-based investment manager - with a total of US$149 billion ($212bn) in assets under management - to distribute its capabilities for Australian and New Zealand investors. Virtus Investment Partners ...

Capstone joins forces with PictureWealth to form $22bn FUA planning network

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
PictureWealth Group has inked a landmark deal with national advice licensee Capstone Financial Planning, forming a combined business with 360 financial advisers and $22 billion in funds under advice. Prior to the announcement, PictureWealth Group was ...

Productivity growth is 'going from bad to worse': PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The latest quarterly productivity review released by the Productivity Commission (PC) found growth in hours worked remains strong (0.9% increase over the quarter, 2.2% increase over the year). "The accounting is straightforward: the value of goods and ...

Quinbrook appoints Australian lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
Energy transition infrastructure investor Quinbrook has appointed Tim Horneman as region leader for Australia, formalising his responsibility for the firm's local investment activities and business operations. The appointment strengthens Quinbrook's ...

Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
Invesco has launched the Invesco Global Enhanced Equity Fund, with the aim of providing Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record and more than $16 billion in assets under management globally. Invesco ...

Franklin Templeton launches two active ETFs in Australia

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
Franklin Templeton has launched two new active ETFs on the ASX, the Franklin Global Systematic Equity Fund Active ETF (FGSE) and the Western Asset Enhanced Income Fund Active ETF (FEIF). This brings its total local active ETF range to nine products. ...

AZ NGA appoints chief people and tech officers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
AZ NGA has made two senior executive appointments with the aim of building an integrated firm, supported by centralised services and operations. The advice platform has appointed Tanya Dawson as its chief people officer and Shaun Nesbitt as the chief ...