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Shaw and Partners refurbishes asset management unit, expands team

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
Shaw and Partners Financial Services' new-look asset management business has jumped in headcount with the addition of an investment director and two analysts while also expanding its investment menu as it ambitiously aims to exceed the $50 billion of ...

State Super announces new board appointment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... skills and focus on members would complement the existing board as the organisation navigates a challenging operating environment. "We are pleased to welcome Daniel to the board. His depth of skills and commitment to members will complement the board ...

APG tops up MaxCap mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... credit continues to offer compelling opportunities, supported by strong market fundamentals and an established lending environment." APG's private credit portfolio also invests in regions outside of Europe and the US. Palisade Real Assets and APG recently ...

Australian Unity to wind down Platypus AM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... review also highlighted long-term profitability and viability challenges facing Platypus due to the evolving market environment for active Australian equity fund managers. "This decision is aligned with our strategy to simplify and strengthen our Wealth ...

Global X cuts fees on gold ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
Global X is reducing the management fee on the Global X Gold Bullion ETF (GXLD) from 0.15% to 0.14% per annum, effective September 1. This comes after VanEck cut management fees on its gold ETF last week, also to 0.14% per annum. Global X said the move ...

Iress sharpens tech integration to reduce adviser admin burden

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
Iress is building a structured pathway for technology providers to connect with Xplan, its financial planning and wealth management software, helping ease administrative burden on advisers. Iress said the refreshed model moves away from open integration ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... mental-health related claims. "Today, we're dealing with economic challenges, rising bills and uncertainty in the broader environment. People are under stress. It doesn't necessarily have to be about work; it can be everything else that's ...

Bathla collapse rattles private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... has no corporate loans or related party loans." Bathla managing director Bhart Bhushan described the current market environment as the "perfect storm" of circumstance, including a significant softening in sales, impacts from the changes made in the Federal ...

AIA Australia rejigs retail team, appoints new lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
AIA Australia's restructure of its retail business will see two senior leaders depart while a new chief retail insurance officer has been appointed to take charge of the next phase of growth. Chief retail insurance and advice officer Pina Sciarrone ...

Trusts, foundations deploy $100m in catalytic capital: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
A new report reveals Australian trusts and foundations have deployed $100 million into higher-risk, impact-focused investments over the past three years, signalling promising demand for catalytic capital despite the market remaining in its early stages. ...
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