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Invesco acquires RetireAustralia for $845m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... consistently deliver robust income and capital growth." RetireAustralia chief executive Brett Robinson said Invesco Real Estate's focus on long-term investment trends, combined with its strong track record of investing in the senior living sector across ...

Chalmers calls for solutions, not problems

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... Treasurer Jim Chalmers has laid out the groundwork for participants of the government's Economic Reform Roundtable so the focus can remain on problem solving. Ahead of the Roundtable, which will be held over three days from August 19 to 21, Treasury ...

Treasury launches retirement phase consultations

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... offerings and member outcomes for individual trustees and at an industry level. "It is important that there is as much of a focus from trustees on retirement outcomes for their members as there has been on high investment returns in the accumulation ...

Legal costs weigh on AMP profits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
Costs associated with remediation and its simplification strategy put a slight dent in AMP's half-year net profits, coming in at $98 million. Released this morning, AMP's results show a 5% drop in interim net profit, largely attributed to $11 ...

Linda Elkins joins AMP board, Slattery exits

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... undoubted," said Mike Hirst, AMP chair. "Linda's skills and expertise will be especially important as AMP continues its focus on the growth of its North Platform and Superannuation business." Meanwhile, independent non-executive director Andrea Slattery ...

Geopolitics, private credit force insurers to 'shift gears': Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
Due to a rapidly evolving investment landscape, Janus Henderson Investors said Australian insurers are increasingly reviewing their long-term investment strategies, emphasising dynamic risk management and changing priorities in the face of uncertainty. ...

FAAA expands specialist education programs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is looking to expand its Approved Specialisations Program, urging eligible education providers to sign up. The program has historically included specialisations in aged care, life risk and the Fellow ...

AustralianSuper, ASFA, Macquarie chiefs invited to Roundtable

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... Asia Investor Group on Climate Change. "The Roundtable is all about building consensus on long term economic reform, with a focus on resilience, productivity and budget sustainability," Chalmers said. "These invitees bring deep expertise in their respective ...

ASX flags up to $35m in additional operating costs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
The ASX has flagged it expects to be hit by additional operating expenses of between $25 million and $35 million because of ASIC's inquiry. In June ASIC announced a fresh inquiry into the ASX, focusing on its overall governance, capability, risk ...

Warakirri brings US manager to Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
Warakirri Asset Management is partnering with a San Diego-based manager to launch a global small companies fund to wholesale and retail investors. Warakirri will distribute the ClariVest Global Small Companies Fund on behalf of ClariVest Asset Management. ...