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GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... "As in prior periods, fees on the vast majority of GQG's FUM are calculated as a percentage of assets under management rather than performance fees linked to investment performance." Meanwhile, Macquarie noted GQG's performance has once again "deteriorated" ...

Start-ups carve out confirms tax reforms are 'flawed': WAM

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... local opportunities, Wilson said. Wilson said he is not objecting the tax reform of unproductive assets such as housing, rather, he is against the taxing of productive capital in a way that "discourages investment, entrepreneurship and economic growth." ...

Income generating index ETFs gain traction post Budget

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... investors are prioritising after-tax outcomes, favouring investments that derive a larger proportion of returns from income rather than capital appreciation. The month of June also marked the weakest month on record for gold ETFs in Australia with $252 ...

HeirWealth launches AI integration

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... using the open Model Context Protocol standard, enabling advisers to ask plain language questions about client portfolios rather than manually extracting and reconciling data across multiple systems. HeirWealth chief executive Ray Tubman said the launch ...

SMSFA backs review of ATO's regulatory approach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... anchored to its statutory role." Burgess stressed the audit should not be viewed as a criticism of the SMSF sector, but rather as a chance to ensure the regulatory framework is operating efficiently and consistently. "SMSFs now account for more than ...

ASFA makes suggestions for performance test overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... including the creation of an 'emerging assets' category that would assess investments against inflation-based return objectives rather than difficult-to measure market benchmarks. Under the proposal, funds would still be required to deliver returns above ...

Focus Partners Australia appoints head of wealth advisory

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... increasingly want advisers who can help them navigate every aspect of their financial lives through connected, specialist advice rather than fragmented services." Lane will also play a key role working alongside Bell to identify strategic opportunities ...

Retirement confidence slides in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026
... reinforces how quickly sentiment can shift with changing economic conditions, and the need to focus on long-term preparedness rather than short term confidence," Farrar said. "The data suggests many Australians still judge their retirement readiness ...

ART, AustralianSuper deliver strong FY26 returns

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... 31 May. ART chief investment officer Ian Patrick said the results reflected the fund's commitment to long-term investing rather than reacting to short-term market movements. "Over the past decade, we've delivered consistently strong returns for members ...

Vanguard delivers double-digit returns, Rest comes just shy

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... "After a strong run in markets, members should keep their expectations grounded and stay focused on their long-term goals rather than market noise or headlines." Vanguard also reported continued growth in its super business, with assets under management ...