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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

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. "Australian Unity is progressing a strategic review ...

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... to retail investors in New Zealand. Munro said the move expands access to a strategy focused on companies positioned to benefit from the global decarbonisation trend. The fund, which is available through NZX Wealth Technologies and Consilium Wrap, invests ...

Almost half of Aussies not making voluntary super contributions

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... employers' compulsory payments, despite rules allowing eligible members to make additional concessional contributions and benefit from favourable tax treatment. The findings come as the end of financial year approaches and as policy makers continue to ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... enabling trade in one of the world's most-important, fastest-growing agricultural commodities markets, which will not only benefit the group's global clients, including those in Brazil, but also strengthen the AD Ports Group global network."

Brookfield accelerates infrastructure strategy in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

Brookfield has expanded its private wealth offering in Australia with the launch of an infrastructure income fund designed to provide wholesale investors access to the assets managers global private infrastructure portfolio. The Brookfield Infrastructure ...

US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

The artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom continued to drive US equity markets higher in May, while Australian shares delivered comparatively modest gains amid weaker earnings outlooks and pressure on the banking sector, according to UniSuper ...

J.P. Morgan AM awarded fresh portfolio structuring mandate

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has secured a mandate to implement portfolio structural capabilities for improved operational and cost efficiency for Findex Group. Findex currently manages approximately $8.5 billion under its managed discretionary ...

Super 'safest' entry in private market for retail investors: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... safest and most effective option for retail investors to access private market investments. This, it said, would especially benefit those investors who do not have the capacity to do their own research and due diligence for what are complex asset classes. ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

APRA executive director of superannuation, life and private health insurance Jane Magill said total and permanent disability insurance (TPD) in its current form is being tested by the sharp rise in mental health claims. Speaking at the All Actuaries ...

MUFG scores administration mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... fraud management. The transition, scheduled to complete in late 2026, will migrate accumulation, pension, and defined benefit members using MUFG Retirement Solutions' methodology. MUFG said the approach prioritises service continuity, data integrity ...

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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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