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SEC slams proxy adviser 'oligopoly,' urges AI use

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... evolution not only gave rise to "a small oligopoly of proxy advisory firms with de facto power to impose their views on social and political matters upon a large portion of the American capital markets", he added, but led to their "ability to influence ...

Trump plans to ban large investors from buying homes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... Donald Trump says he will look to ban large institutional investors from buying up certain residential properties. In a social media post this morning, Trump said he is "immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family ...

Pump and dump conspirators sentenced

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025
... activity. Commenting, ASIC chair Joe Longo reiterated the detrimental effects of pump and dump schemes. "This group used social media to rig the market, artificially pump-up penny stocks, then dump them for quick profits - leaving everyday investors ...

Drummond Capital broadens access to private markets offering

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
... backed by a "strong supporting" framework, with education, suitability, and portfolio construction in an announcement on the social media platform LinkedIn. "We're committed to supporting advisers with the training, tools, and reporting needed to confidently ...

BlackRock loses $8.9bn pension fund mandate

MATT TOLEDO  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... terminated an $8.9 billion equity mandate with BlackRock due to the manager's misalignment with the fund's environmental, social and governance framework. According to a release, PME began reviewing its relationship with BlackRock as early as January ...

Renters need twice as much super, risk poverty in retirement: SCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025
... retirees right now, Commonwealth Rent Assistance has not kept pace with actual rents. We're calling on the Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek to address Rent Assistance as a matter of urgency. Every day this isn't addressed, renters face an ...

Australian businesses most worried about possible recession: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025
... and wellbeing at fifth place. Compared with the G20 average, after economic downturn, insufficient public services and social protections ranked second, followed by the lack of unemployment (third), inflation (fourth), and misinformation and disinformation ...

Super moves: ART, TCorp, Future Fund, QIC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... lens, conducting due diligence on fund managers and co-investments to assess ESG integration and alignment with climate and social objectives. She is also charged with monitoring portfolio performance, engaging with managers on sustainability initiatives ...

Federation AM strengthens ESG oversight with fresh leadership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... help deepen the rigour of ESG across the portfolio." Prior to joining Federation, Thomas led the impact investing team at Social Ventures Australia. Her background covers debt capital markets, advisory and investment management across Barclays Capital ...

TelstraSuper members caught off guard by Direct Access closure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
As it prepares to merge with Aware Super, TelstraSuper is closing its Direct Access option - and some members aren't happy about it. Last week, TelstraSuper informed members that Direct Access would be closed to new investments from this week. The ...