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Diverged focus for HNWs presents adviser opportunity: Report

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025

... participants has climbed to 171,000 in 2025, up from 146,000 last year, signalling a decisive move beyond traditional asset classes. "Private markets are now a core part of portfolio construction. Reflecting not only appetite for diversification and ...

Delaying reforms to YFYS test, RG97 costing members: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025

... percentage points more than locally listed assets. However, super funds are typically only allocating about 4.4% to these asset classes in MySuper products. On average, MySuper products with higher allocations to private equity and venture capital create ...

Stay or leave: ASIC's private credit clampdown tests managers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025

... part of a portfolio," Schloeffel said. He highlighted that the uncorrelated nature of private credit with other asset classes has also helped in gaining momentum. "It's that uncorrelated nature in its pure sense that people see some comfort in and ...

Mercer Investments shutters four options

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025

... passive funds on its Wrap platform. On October 24, Macquarie closed off 243 funds that invest across a myriad of asset classes "to new investments and all automated plans for superannuation and pension." About one quarter of these are ETFs managed by ...

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025

... primary requirement is to invest in the best financial interests of members. ART said it "invests in a wide variety of asset classes and jurisdictions to gain the benefits of diversification." Meanwhile, Cbus, which does not have a dedicated sustainable ...

Bell Financial Group names inaugural investments chief

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025

... Selvarajah commented that Riggall's experience overseeing portfolio construction and management across multiple asset classes "will be of significant benefit to our private wealth clients as we move towards more holistic portfolio advice." "The creation ...

Advisers favour non-traditional equity exposures: Fidante

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025

... trend. "We are seeing strong demand for alternative assets that offer defence and diversification from traditional asset classes. We expect this to continue as more advisers and investors realise the power of unlocking alternatives in portfolios," Reedman ...

Ex Rest Super exec takes on regional gig

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

... research and performance measurement. He held a similar role at Cbus Super, managing fixed income credit and cash asset classes while overseeing the quant team. Earlier in his career, Leck worked as a senior investment risk analyst at Vanguard Investments ...

Morningstar DBRS expands into regional Australia

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025

... approach, particularly in responding to innovative assets and structures. We have the capability to rate over 160 asset classes with our extensive suite of internationally recognised methodologies."

Aberdeen adds emerging markets option for Australian investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025

... this fund will complement many investors' portfolios as they seek to diversify equity exposure across a range of asset classes," said Cochran. Cochran noted that the fund will attract investors seeking a regular stream of income from their investments ...

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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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