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AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026

... outcomes into clear, plain-language explanations, it said. RetireSmart+ will launch through an exclusive early access programme, with selected members to experience it first ahead of a wider member rollout. Commenting, Australian Food Super chief executive ...

Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026

... serving the needs of asset managers. The migration to Citi will be delivered in October 2026 under a structured transition programme ensuring a seamless transition of custody and fund administration services.

Russell Investments wins $8.6bn mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... across its global investment portfolio. Income Insurance manages a diversified $33.6 billion multi-asset investment programme spanning bonds, equities, and private assets and serving close to 1.4 million customers. Income Insurance chief investment officer ...

OECD recommends NZ overhaul pension system

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

New Zealand needs to reform its pension sector, increasing the age at which retirement savings can be accessed and no longer taxing those savings, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In its latest report on ...

Advisers at the forefront of elder financial abuse prevention

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... trustee companies and in trustee companies, we have a lot of clients where we've had to go to a local guardianship programme or have an attorney removed," she said. "Almost all of those were family members, and in almost all those cases, it was because ...

FIIG Securities fined $2.5m for lengthy cyber failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... as well as $500,000 towards ASIC's legal costs. FIIG must also engage an independent expert to undertake a compliance programme in relation to its cybersecurity measures and processes. "Cyber-attacks and data breaches are escalating in both scale and ...

UN pension fund confirms leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026

... the Netherlands, Ireland, Hungary, Greece and Spain. He previously served as chief financial officer of the World Food Programme. "He possesses extensive and in-depth organisational and financial knowledge and expertise along with a strong track record ...

Future Fund adds $30bn to FUM in 2025

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... and energy transition. "We increased our stake in CDC data centres and supported a capital raising for their expansion programme, acquired a stake in the nation's biggest electricity transmission business, Transgrid, and supported the development of ...

Super moves: ART, Allianz, HESTA, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

Australian Retirement Trust has appointed a 22-year Deutsche Bank veteran to lead its London office, strengthening the superannuation giant's presence in one of its key offshore investment hubs. Michael Weaver, ART's general manager of mid-risk ...

An outlook for fixed income allocations in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025

Fixed income allocations are becoming an increasingly viable and attractive option for investors in 2026, head of investment specialists at Insight Investment April LaRusse told Financial Standard. Providing guidance for the new year, LaRusse offered ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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