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FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has questioned Super Members Council's (SMC) recent research which found a spike in younger members switching out of industry funds into self managed super funds (SMSF) and platform products. FSC data to the ...

PIMCO appoints local managing director

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... Asia-Pacific portfolio committee, joined PIMCO 14 years ago from Tudor Investment Corporation, where he oversaw global macro research and trading. Before that, he spent around five years each at UBS Global Asset Management, where he was a director and ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... Australian adults with unmet advice needs with 1.3 million people planning to see an adviser in the next two years. "Research has also indicated that demand is particularly acute among Australians approaching retirement, who require advice on superannuation ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... benefits of the discount are unequally distributed, which subsequently impacts wealth and intergenerational inequality. Research by the Australian Council of Social Services found the five highest earning electorates in Australia capture more than 20% ...

ETFs grow in popularity for SMSF investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... more of a home bias, with just 6.4% of their portfolios in global equities compared to 24% for advised investors. Recent research from the University of Adelaide and SMSF Association found SMSFs underperformed APRA-regulated funds by 1.04% in FY24, noting ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... underscoring the need for the government to deliver on its advice reforms, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said. Research by CALI found three in five Australians trust financial advice received from AI-powered programs such as ChatGPT. ...

Global X to tap humanoid robotics boom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... humanoid robot resembles the human body in shape and is designed to operate alongside humans to augment productivity. Research released by Barclays this year shows the global humanoid robotics market is on track to hit US$40 billion by 2035 but could ...

Perpetual CIO jumps to Pinnacle

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... place. Before being appointed chief investment officer, Lidbury spent a decade as Perpetual's head of investment research, having earlier served as general manager of operations. He joined Perpetual from MLC, the NAB-owned wealth management division ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... both March and May to take the cash rate to 4.35%," she said. But not all agree, MFS Investment Management fixed income research analyst Carl Ang said while the market is pricing in around a 40% chance of a hike in March, a hold is still expected. "A ...

SMSFs continue to demonstrate competitive edge: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... pressure tactics, encouraging individuals to establish an SMSF despite it not necessarily being in their best interest." Research project lead George Mihaylov said the SMSF sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and strength in FY24, delivering competitive ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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