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Fund manager red flags founders' massive pay packages

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
Spikes in remuneration among founders of ASX-listed companies are a red flag for one fund manager with nearly $9 billion in assets under management, actively pushing for fair and realistic pay structures. Speaking at this week's Australian Council of ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... wealth management consulting capabilities in Australia," AJG chair and chief executive J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. said. NYSE-listed AJG offers insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services. AJG's network of corresponding brokers and ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... any special dividend. Earlier in February, Challenger confirmed speculation that it was in discussions to acquire the ASX-listed non-bank lender as part of a consortium. If the transaction is successful, Challenger will hold no more than 25% of the total ...

ETFs grow in popularity for SMSF investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... advised SMSFs include multiple ETFs and a range of blue-chip stocks, whereas self-directed investors typically held two listed investment companies and two ETFs, or focused on particular themes, like gold with positions in the likes of Northern Star ...

L1 Group eyes golden returns with new LIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... invited investors to apply for up to 500,000,000 shares at a price of $2 per share. It expects to commence trading of the listed investment company (LIC) on the ASX on April 24. The investment manager said the LIC will provide investors with exposure ...

Index managed portfolios still most popular among advisers: North

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... construction. Many of today's capital-intensive growth opportunities are funded privately long before they ever reach listed markets, yet until recently there were limited practical ways for retail clients to access that part of the opportunity set." ...

National Reconstruction Fund makes $200m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) is making a $200 million hybrid note investment in ASX-listed cloud, cybersecurity, and telecoms provider Macquarie Technology Group. The NRFC said the investment is to help ensure critical digital ...

ASIC launches beneficial ownership transparency review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on how it can strengthen transparency around who ultimately owns and controls listed entities, proposing several amendments it hopes will better corporate transparency, market efficiency and oversight. ASIC said its set of proposals ...

Product showcase: Follow the leaders

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... research. In perhaps one of the most notable examples, having observed that profitable growth was becoming more challenging for listed companies, while working at Bain and Company, Chris Zook and his team looked at all public companies across the globe ...

Rest Super names successor to long-serving fixed income lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... credit & cash, taking over from Tracey Duff (pictured) who retired at the end of February. Kiran Singh, Rest's head of listed assets, said the appointment reflects O'Connor's expertise across the asset class and her leadership. "Rachel has ...