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Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE, slashes fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... gender-specific pricing for lifetime income rates. Furthermore, for those on the Age Pension+ option, the Lifetime Income Premium will not be charged from commencing the Lifetime Income. AGILE, which stands for Allianz Guaranteed Income for Life, is ...

Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... alternative asset classes, 13% in bonds, and 9% in cash. Commenting, Thinking Ahead Institute director Jessica Gao said 2026 will be shaped by policy decisions and other macro themes. "2025 saw broad-based gains across global markets, with most major ...

UN pension fund confirms leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... December 30, the United Nations General Assembly requested the pension board conduct a holistic review of the scheme. It will look at pension scheme designs, adjusting the existing scheme, and measures to lower contributions while maintaining its sustainability ...

Commonwealth Super Corp to consolidate legacy IT systems

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... biggest technology transformation in about a decade, with the fund focused on automation and improved system integration. CSC will consolidate its legacy systems to improve member experience, in an upgrade taking place between February 13-26. The fund ...

Challenger-led consortium bids for Pepper Money

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... $2.20 at the time of publication, jumping 24% from its closing price on Friday. "Under the proposed transaction, Pepper Group will initially acquire an interest in the acquiring entity that is at least equal to its current interest in Pepper Money," ...

Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
Debby Blakey is set to step down as chief executive of HESTA in the second half of this year. The HESTA board said she will leave an enduring legacy, having guided the fund beyond $100 billion during more than a decade of leadership. Blakey has been ...

Government to ask super funds to invest in defence infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... private investors getting involved. The review stated that greater use of partnerships with industry and private investors will provide opportunities for Defence to address its budgetary challenges that have led to much of its estate portfolio degrading. ...

ASIC bans adviser who stole from super accounts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
David Valvo, the former financial adviser, amateur comedian and celebrity impersonator who was convicted on fraud charges last year, has been permanently banned by ASIC. Valvo was convicted last year of engaging in dishonest conduct after he stole $110,000 ...

RBA overlooked government spending in rate hike: Hearing

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... has led to inflationary pressures. Citing Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) documents, government expenditure will peak this year at 26.9% of the country's GDP. "According to Treasury's documents, government expenditure, excluding ...

KKR to acquire Arctos Partners

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
KKR will acquire Arctos Partners, the largest institutional investor in professional sports franchises, and a provider of asset management solutions for sponsors. The transaction is valued at US$1.4 billion. An additional US$550 million in future equity ...