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Centuria Bass freezes private credit fund redemptions

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... engage with borrowers and pursue strategies to support the continued operation and growth of the fund over time for the benefit of all investors." SQM Research recently dropped Centuria Bass Credit Fund from a high-investment grade (4.0-star) to a non-investment ...

ASFA defends super as 'policy success' amid Bragg criticism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has pushed back against criticism of the compulsory system saying it has delivered significant gains for retirement security and reduced pressure on the federal budget. ASFA chief executive ...

Bell Financial Group profit surges 133%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
Bell Financial Group has reported a 133.3% increase in first half net profit after tax (NPAT) to $21.7 million, supported by stronger market conditions and increased trading activity. Revenue for the six months to 30 June 2026 rose 36.3% to $165.6 million ...

ASX profits slump as ASIC inquiry costs bite

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
ASX has taken a profit hit due to skyrocketing expenses in FY26, thanks to one-off costs associated with the ASIC inquiry. Statutory net profit was down 3.5% to $484.9 million. Total expenses were up 21.1% in the period to $557 million, including $51.1 ...

New platform provides guidance for retirees

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
A new artificial intelligence (AI) platform has launched to fill a gap that is persisting for retiring members seeking purpose in the retirement phase. Purpose Again founder Colin Pudsey told Financial Standard he's launched the platform on a mission ...

Women lead in voluntary contributions: Rest

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... focused content more than tripling in May and June compared with the preceding two months. Van Veen said members could benefit from moving away from an EOFY-driven approach and considering their options earlier. "Rather than waiting until June, members ...

Future Group marks new successor fund transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... marks the latest step in group's strategy to consolidate fund operations behind the scenes, leveraging increasing scale to benefit members. The move follows the SFT of the Future Super Fund, which sits behind the Future Super and Verve Super brands ...

PE giants partner with Nvidia for $709bn AI platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR have signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nvidia to mobilise half a trillion US dollars ($709bn) of third-party capital to further accelerate the buildout of artificial intelligence ...

Former director jailed for misuse of $1.75m

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... had abused that responsibility. "Mr Siddiqui abused that trust by dishonestly misappropriating company funds for his own benefit," Court said. "This sentence reflects the seriousness of that conduct and serves as a warning that ASIC will take action ...

Super funds failing on death benefit comms: SCA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
... of Australians have not been contacted by their super fund over the past year encouraging them to make a binding death benefit nomination. The Your Say on Super survey showed at least 15.5 million Australians may not have a binding death benefit nomination ...