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Totality Wealth chief executive exits, replacement named

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

The chief executive of Totality Wealth, formerly known as Saxo Australia, has abruptly left the trading platform with a replacement announced. Adam Smith led Totality Wealth since March 2019 when it operated as Saxo Australia. He kept the top job last ...

Zurich Australia offloads investment management business

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

Russell Investments is acquiring Zurich Investment Management (ZIM), the investment arm of Zurich Australia, adding close to $2 billion in funds under management (FUM). The transaction will lift Russell Investments' retail and wealth FUM in Australia ...

Apex to acquire Mercer's super admin business

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026

Apex Group is taking over Mercer's stand-alone superannuation administration operations. Apex said the strategic lift-out enables it to integrate Mercer's experienced administration team and operational capabilities directly into its own business, enhancing ...

Australian super funds 'important' for the UK economy

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025

Australian superannuation funds continue to play an "increasingly important" role in the UK economy, with a group of local super fund leaders set to head there later this month to explore more collaborative investment opportunities. The Australian Superannuation ...

PPS Mutual appoints new chair

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025

Specialist insurance company PPS Mutual has announced Anthony Asher as the new chair of its board of directors. Asher brings 51 years of experience in the global life insurance industry. His career spans across the financial services sector, academia ...

CFS, Wellington Management team up on new fund

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 8 SEP 2025

Colonial First State (CFS) has announced the launch of the CFS Wellington Global Small Companies Fund, made available on its FirstChoice and Edge platforms. The fund is managed by Boston-based Wellington Management and designed to provide investors ...

La Trobe debuts first ASX-listed investment product

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025

La Trobe Financial, the Brookfield-owned alternative asset manager with $20 billion in assets under management, has launched its first fund on the ASX. The IPO seeks to raise between $100 million and $300 million, with units priced at $2.00. La Trobe ...

Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2024

... such as long-range anti-ship missiles, drones, loitering munitions, and B-21 long-range bombers. If the costs for Australia of Pillar 1 potentially dent the nation's overall military budget for its other capabilities, "there could be a net negative ...

Financial Advice Association Australia officially launches

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 3 APR 2023

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) today has officially launched, finalising the low-awaited merger between the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). The FAAA unveiled a new ...

UBS Australia could be banned from Papua New Guinea

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022

... deliver its verdict in PNG after examining a 2014 decision by the PNG government to obtain an offshore loan from UBS Australia of US$1.3 billion. The Royal Commission has accused UBS of overcharging PNG. The terms of reference for the commission also ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

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

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