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ASIC calls out trustees 'passing the buck' on super switching

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
ASIC fired a stern warning to superannuation funds about "passing the buck" to financial advisers and shedding responsibility for overlooking dodgy investment options as the fallout from the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund mounts to ...

'We're proceeding' with Div 296: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... important prisms through which we can see the structural challenges in our economy." More reforms that are likely to come into focus include red tape surrounding investment into Australia's climate transition. The Association of Superannuation Funds ...

Rest boosts impact, sustainability investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... investment officer Simon Esposito said that, given the substantial number of members set to retire in the next 25 years, the focus remains on contributing to a more sustainable future. As at June 30, Rest has approximately 1.5 million members who will ...

Former fund investment chief joins JANA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
Leading asset consultant JANA boosts its not-for-profit (NFP) consulting ranks with its recent hire. Linda Trusler joined JANA Investment Advisers as senior consultant this month, focusing on the institutional client base of the group in the NFP sector. ...

Bennelong boutique shuts up shop

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2025
Just two months on from shuttering its flagship fund, Touchstone Asset Management has closed its doors. As first reported by Financial Standard, the boutique wound up the Touchstone Index Unaware Fund in May. This was largely due to the low funds under ...

Special feature: Shaping private markets

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... assets - it's about helping funds see the whole picture, says Cheever. "Each asset class has its own complexities, and we focus on bringing them all together to give super funds a full portfolio view. That helps clients assess their risk exposures ...

Fitzpatricks advice GM resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... added responsibility for leading the private wealth subsidiary Fitzpatrick's Advice Partners. In her new role, Fabig will focus on assisting the group's practice principals with business planning, performance monitoring, and the development and execution ...

Buyers demand HNW advice practices: Radar Results

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
Financial advice practices that service high-net-worth (HNW) clients and earn more than $1 million in recurring revenue are in high demand from acquirers, according to Radar Results. Buyers are also keen on institutional licensees and private wealth ...

MLC AM reduces MultiSeries management fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... exposure to reduce fees. MLC AM general manager of product Amna Khan: "This repricing reflects MLC Asset Management's continued focus on delivering products that fit a range of client needs, ensuring investors can access high-quality, diversified investment ...

Brighter Super awards $50m mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
A new $50 million mandate will see Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) invest Brighter Super members' retirement savings back into the state's economy through high-growth, innovative businesses. The mandate will invest in businesses delivering strong ...