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Inside Colonial First State's fund manager selection overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025

Colonial First State (CFS) managed the two best-performing MySuper options over the year to March 31. The wealth management and superannuation provider's head of equities Ben Lam explains the "art and science" behind its recently evolved manager ...

Insignia lost a suitor, but takeover isn't off the table: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025

Bain Capital withdrew its bid for Insignia Financial, which saw the company's share price tumble, but with CC Capital still in the mix, the takeover saga isn't over yet, according to Morningstar. Morningstar said that although the risk of a ...

HESTA members to keep paying fees as disruption continues

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025

HESTA members currently in the midst of an extended limited services period will not see a pause or reduction applied to their administration fees, the fund confirmed. The $89 billion fund is currently transitioning to GROW Inc. (GROW) for its administration ...

Former financial adviser charged in alleged $160k super fraud case

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025

Former financial adviser Abdullah Popal has been charged with alleged fraud offences in Sydney's north-west, accused of hoodwinking five individuals out of over $160,000 from their self-managed super funds (SMSFs). A statement from Police NSW said ...

The top Australian small-cap fund, year after year

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025

... hold on through that, you need to have done the work and trust your process, he said. That said, he acknowledged the team isn't infallible and is constantly learning, adding that it continues to evolve its process. "We've got some fantastic analysts ...

Coalition's super on PPL plan 'deeply worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2025

... participation." The Parenthood also criticised the plan slamming it as a "false choice" that will leave women worse off. "This isn't a real choice - it's a trap. This policy will force new mothers to choose between poverty now or poverty in retirement," ...

Cyberattacks on super funds expose 'critical vulnerability'

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 7 APR 2025

The spate of cyberattacks targeting major Australian superannuation funds has laid bare a "critical vulnerability" in the sector's defences, according to financial services cybersecurity consultancy firm Software@Scale. The attacks, which have so ...

The tax system is being weaponised to inflict abuse, ombudsman says

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025

... report said the ATO faces "considerable challenges" in identifying possible instances of financial abuse, as its presence isn't always obvious or visible. That's compounded by the fact that evidence of domestic violence or financial abuse mightn't be ...

CoreLogic rebrands to Cotality

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025

... is a natural evolution, honouring our roots while embracing a future defined by collaboration, innovation and impact. This isn't just about a new look; it's about harnessing the power of data and technology and empowering people..." Vainikos said. The ...

Vanguard ETFs record most consistent monthly net flows: Research

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 21 MAR 2025

... "relatively low" autocorrelation of 0.26. Rainmaker said this indicates that VanEck's ability to attract recurring business isn't as strong as Vanguard's. Nevertheless, VanEck's average monthly net flow rose from an average of $174 million in the first ...

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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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