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Brookfield sells minority La Trobe stake for $3bn

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... offering. "It has significantly invested in improving its systems, which has resulted in deeper engagement with investors, better service to clients, and improved efficiencies," Brookfield said. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals ...

Aussie private credit shows strength, lures offshore investors: Report

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... potential" for large Australian private credit managers to attract Asian and European money. However, this is contingent on better promoting Australia's diversified economy internationally. Preqin estimates there is $5.4 billion in closed-ended private ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... using the platforms. The Wrap Superannuation Platform Trustee Investment and Adviser Governance Principles: Standard and Better Practice Guidance has been developed in consultation with industry and is to commence July 1, with mandatory compliance from ...

AllianceBernstein debuts second active ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... Hargis and his team noted the pain advisers and investors felt during that period and sought to develop a fund that would better protect investor capital while still offering growth opportunities. "Since then, the fund has navigated many market drawdowns ...

NGS Super awards mandate to Milliman FRM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... quickly, having a trade execution partner that is flexible on timing, instruments, and trading venues helps us deliver better outcomes for members," Drummond said. "The capability Milliman brings aligns with NGS Super's focus on being nimble enough ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... roles, leading organisations, big and small, through complex regulatory, operational and investment environments to deliver better outcomes for members," Roxon said. Campo said she feels privileged to be appointed to lead a super fund where 80% of its ...

ASIC acts against another former FSGA adviser

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

An adviser that ASIC said was experienced enough to know better than to advise clients to invest in Shield and First Guardian has been banned for five years. Shane Monte Silva failed to act in certain clients' best interests when he told them to switch ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... guided by a clear objective: to build a business that is more resilient, less dependent on any single revenue stream, and better positioned to generate sustainable returns through market cycles," Formica said. "Our partnership with Barrenjoey has been ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Despite a slight improvement in retirement sentiment, Challenger believes better access of financial education among older Australians, particularly regarding lifetime income stream strategies, will be beneficial to retirees. The third annual Challenger ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

The Life Insurance Code of Practice should be strengthened to reflect the growing mental health crisis, better support vulnerable customers and improve the claims-handling process. These are the key themes that emerged in the newly published Life Insurance ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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