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FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
FNZ has extended its partnership with Centric, the adviser-led investment platform of Findex, for a further five years, including a significant platform modernisation leveraging FNZ's technology. As part of the upgrade, advisers are set to benefit from ...

Insignia sees $1.5bn inflows, updates on CC Capital takeover

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Insignia Financial reported funds under management and administration (FUMA) of $342 billion in 2Q26, an increase of $1.5 billion. This was partially offset by net outflows of $73 million, driven by institutional outflows of $1.6 billion from direct ...

Super funds, instos shun ETFs, retail dominance prevails

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... products that they can get elsewhere in the world," he told a recent ETFGI conference. David Tuckwell, ETF Shares chief investment officer, told Financial Standard that large superannuation funds typically do not need to go to an ETF provider for an ...

Danish pension fund dumps US bonds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... academics, is selling off all its US government bond holdings, to the tune of about $144 million. Akademiker Pension investment director Anders Schelde said the fund has used US Treasuries for many years to aid liquidity and risk management. He said ...

ASIC seeks relief extension for securitisation entities

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
ASIC is seeking to extend a relief for securitisation entities from holding an AFSL for five more years. The regulator is seeking stakeholder feedback on its plans to remake a relief instrument by extending the exemption for securitisation entities ...

Praemium aims for 'market-leading' super offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... eased. "With sustained adviser interest expanding engagement across both custodial and non-custodial platforms, and investment in innovation we remain confident in our long-term growth trajectory." Praemium said it has continued to make progress across ...

AOFM names lead managers for 2037 Treasury Bond

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... 2037. The AOFM acts as the Commonwealth government's central borrowing authority, managing the government's debt and investment portfolios. The new 4.75% 21 October 2037 Treasury Bond was issued via syndication this week with Barrenjoey, UBS, Westpac ...

Australian profits flat as global earnings soar to record highs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... bringing large capital gains, and generated trillions of dollars in cash to return to shareholders," Capital Group equity investment director Andy Budden said. Technology and the media sectors were the key drivers of 2025's profit growth, with Microsoft ...

Sovereign funds, instos raise $217m for Qld space tech developer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... Brighter Super mandate announced in July 2025. The funding round highlights the strength of Australia's collaborative investment ecosystem, bringing together all types of investors to provide critical capital that fuels innovation, builds sovereign ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... influenced by economic and policy developments, including efforts to manage inflation, support growth and stimulate investment in areas like technology and housing," Eliot said. "While these factors provide a positive backdrop for equities, we remain ...