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Fidelity International appoints investment director

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
A global and US equity strategies portfolio specialist from T. Rowe Price moves to Fidelity International to help grow the fund's fundamental equities franchise in Australia. Tamzin Manning will be working closely with portfolio managers, clients ...

Allan Gray Australia strengthens retail distribution

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
Allan Gray Australia bolsters its retail presence in NSW and South Australia with a recent appointment. The highly respected fund manager, known for its conviction investing approach, has appointed Matthew Roberts, formerly at Centuria Capital Group ...

APS appoints new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) has appointed a new chief executive, with current chief Judith Fiander set to retire in February 2027 after leading the organisation through a period of growth in structured philanthropy. Lisa George will succeed ...

Sports no longer a sponsorship opportunity for super funds

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) head of research Ross Clare believes sports is becoming an important asset class for super funds, noting the dynamics in sports investment has transformed drastically over recent years, based ...

SS&C wins mandate from Aussie boutique fund manager

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
Fundamental Investment Management, a Sydney-based boutique investment management firm, has mandated SS&C Technologies for its inaugural Fundamental Smaller Companies Fund. SS&C will provide fund administration and unit registry services for the fund. ...

Australian economy growth 'stronger than expected'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
The Australian economy grew 0.4% in the June quarter, growing 2.1% in the year to June 2026. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the stronger growth performance was "particularly surprising" given a sharp fall in consumer and business sentiment. ...

Shaw and Partners refurbishes asset management unit, expands team

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
Shaw and Partners Financial Services' new-look asset management business has jumped in headcount with the addition of an investment director and two analysts while also expanding its investment menu as it ambitiously aims to exceed the $50 billion of ...

ASFA welcomes Rest executive to C-suite role

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has named a new C-suite appointment, set to join on September 21 from Rest to strengthen its policy implementation initiative. Sarah O'Brien has been named the chief practice officer at ASFA ...

State Super announces new board appointment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... a new member of its board, saying the appointment will add to the trustee's governance structure. Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch) state director Daniel Kicuroski will join the board, adding government, union and sector leadership experience. ...

AIA Australia rolls out TPD CORE

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
AIA Australia has launched TPD CORE, a new retail product that charges lower premiums and provides clearer claim assessment criteria for total and permanent disability (TPD). Some of TPD CORE's key features include a five-year rate guarantee, a ...