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Labor moves to kill non-compete clauses in productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
The Labor government has put forward a draft bill to ban non-compete clauses for employees whose earnings are equal to or less than the high-income threshold, in a bid to promote productivity and competition in the broader economy. The bill also bans ...

Nine in 10 advisers concerned about greenwashing: RIAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... would find it helpful for certain terms to be restricted or requiring criteria, particularly labels like "sustainable" and "impact", which advisers believe should require specific standards to use. However, advisers emphasised while clarity and guardrails ...

Perennial to close three responsible investment funds

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... investment objectives. The Perennial Better Future Trust, Perennial Better Future Active ETF (IMPQ) and Melior Australian Impact Fund will undergo an orderly wind-up, with assets to be divested and capital returned to investors. The funds invest across ...

HNWIs demand outperforming, mission-driven endowment funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
... governance, a clear mission and can outperform in equal measure is helping fuel the rise of endowment funds such as the Aspect Impact Fund. The endowment aims to distribute about $500,000 annually, providing scholarships and fee relief for autistic students ...

APS appoints new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... and is currently an executive director and global head of the Macquarie Group Foundation, which leads the firm's social impact activities. She is also a former co-chair and current board member of Philanthropy Australia and a director of For Purpose ...

CEDA warns migration cuts will have economic spillover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has warned while a dramatic cut in headline migration figures might be seductive, changes at scale will have a spillover in the economy including the labour market. The government's immigration ...

Australian instos inject $705m into Nuveen strategy

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... The firm has raised capital from more than 495 global investors across its direct lending, senior loan, NAV financing, impact lending and capital solutions strategies over the past 15 years. Brighter Super chief executive Kate Farrar said the investment ...

MUFG to acquire GROW Inc

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... ownership does not affect members' super, with their savings remaining invested by HESTA as usual. We do not expect an impact to our contact centre or core processes, with contributions and payments processed as normal.​ "We continue to look at ...

FAAA pushes to expand NCA to financial advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... the New Class of Adviser and how consumers will be charged. She added it is important to ensure the New Class does not impact the services provided by advisers. "Let's not forget what it's called. Our members have been very clear that the word ...

American Century names APAC managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... team with a strong service culture who are eager to deliver the best for our clients. His passion for positive community impact and helping investors makes him an excellent fit with the team." Stewart joins American Century from Dimensional Fund Advisors ...
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