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K2 Asset Management seeks M&A partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
As funds under management (FUM) hits nearly $5 billion, K2 Asset Management (KAM) flagged it is "now actively exploring mergers and acquisitions". KAM's responsible entity (RE), trustee and administration business drove FUM growth in the 12 months ...

Loftus Peak to launch hedged Global Disruption active ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... Loftus Peak explained. "It applies Loftus Peak's high-conviction global equity investment strategy, that has a disruption focus, selecting businesses that are reshaping industries globally," the manager said. "The addition of a currency hedged active ...

Trust key to client satisfaction in advice: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... client satisfaction," Russell Investments head of distribution, Australia and New Zealand, Neil Rogan said. "Advisers who focus on these are best placed to deliver the most impactful outcomes." Further, Honeycomb head of quantitative strategy Jason Morris ...

Focus Financial names Aus exec chair

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
Focus Financial Partners appoints a new executive chair to oversee Focus' business units in Australia. The group has promoted Travis Danysh from chief corporate development officer to chief strategy officer, effective immediately. Under the newly-created ...

Shield-linked advice firm director, compliance manager banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
... Australian Securities and Investments Commission is wrong. While the review into my client's ban is underway, ASIC should focus their powers on ensuring the major institutions along with those trustees and research houses involved in this Shield ...

ATO eyes SMSF illegal early access

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
... registration and focusing on education and early intervention. "We've seen an upward trend in accessing super early and our focus remains on those who illegally access SMSF funds. It's important you don't fall victim to the temptation of illegal ...

Perpetual flags 'uncertainty' over wealth management sale

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
Perpetual took a slight hit in underlying profit after tax - down 1% to $204.1 million - flagging outflows in the asset management business and a softer performance in wealth management due to "uncertainty" surrounding its ownership. Despite the uncertainty ...

ASIC proposes 'kill switches' for unusual trading

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
... unusual trading algorithm activity. ASIC also proposes to repeal some obsolete rules and reduce complexity as part of its focus on streamlining the MIRs. These include repealing the automated order processing annual notification to ASIC requirement. ...

NGS Super readies for admin transformation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... our partnership with GROW," the fund said. "We have invested the time to plan, test, and prepare thoroughly-with a clear focus on protecting our members' data, ensuring account security, and delivering an upgrade that truly enhances their experience ...

Invesco sells intelliflo to Carlyle Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... US-based subsidiaries as a standalone business called RedBlack, to be run by a separate management team. intelliflo will then focus on the UK and Australian markets, while RedBlack will concentrate solely on the financial advice market in the US. Carlyle ...