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WT Financial Group focuses on B2B strategy as profits grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... guidance previously provided to the market." Despite being hyper-focused on its B2B business, WTL recently rebranded its retail advice arm to better serve its clients' evolving needs. The Investco strategy continues to provide WTL with exposure to ...

Metrics hires Allianz deputy CIO

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... distribution strategy. Brandon Roddis will focus on strengthening investor partnerships across institutional, wholesale and retail markets, while continuing to build a disciplined, scalable business. Metrics chief executive Andrew Lockhart said Roddis ...

Evidentia hires from Vanguard

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... experience in multi-asset investment management, portfolio analytics and client advisory, with a strong background supporting retail investors. "His analytical strengths, collaborative style, and passion for delivering high-quality client outcomes make ...

Equity Trustees lands new mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... the new River Capital High Conviction Fund. The fund, available to institutional and wholesale investors directly, and to retail investors via platforms, provides access to a focused portfolio of typically 15 to 20 high-quality listed companies, combined ...

Generation Life expands investment menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... within the fund to drive tax efficiency," Generation Life said. "Access to institutional borrowing rates - rather than retail borrowing rates - can further enhance cost effectiveness." The global small caps strategy includes the Langdon Global Smaller ...

Governance issues on the rise: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... failure to provide books and records on company activities and property to registered liquidators. Financial services and retail investor issues totalled 44%, relating to credit issues, general licence obligations, unregistered managed investment schemes ...

Inflation to peak in mid-2026 before it rebalances: RBA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... 2026," Plumb said. Additionally, some of the unanticipated rise in inflation was driven by price dynamics in the housing and retail sectors. In late 2024 and early 2025, homebuilders and retailers resorted to discounting and promotions to tackle soft ...

Product showcase: Strength amid noise

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... cash-generative, and fundamentally insulated from that volatility," Paton says. As USPC was launched with retirement-focused retail investors in mind, it is inherently a conservative, income-focused strategy, and not one that primarily focuses on the ...

Oaktree sales exec lands at Ares

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... Ramos held roles at Robeco Asset Management and Mine Super, and spent nine years at AMP Capital covering institutional and retail clients. She began in fund administration at Platinum Asset Management and Colonial First State. Separately, Ares has appointed ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... executive and human resources roles. These included general manager, human resources for the bank's Australian and New Zealand retail operations, general manager, human resources at St George Bank, and most recently chief customer and engagement officer ...