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Ageing dynamics require holistic retirement planning: La Trobe Financial

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
... also noted that the population aged over 65 has more than doubled over the century, with the 85+ cohort showing a similar trend. Because life expectancy was historically lower, Waterworth said advisers will need to slowly shift their focus to serving ...

ETFs entering 3.0 era: JPMAM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2026
Thematic ETFs may be "more noise than actual trend", according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) head of ETF, direct and digital, APAC Philippe El-Asmar. Speaking at the JPMAM 2026 Asia Summit, El-Asmar said the rise in actively managed ETFs is ...

Showcase: A sharp lens on global infrastructure

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2026
Why inflation-linked income matters more in this market cycle Ask any financial adviser what they look for in a fund manager and they'll likely name three traits: proven expertise, product endurance and institutional edge. Those qualities may not ...

ASX needs to push boundaries to compete: AGM

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
ASX chief executive Anthony Attia told his first annual general meeting (AGM) that the bourse will need to respond to global competition by moving beyond traditional boundaries. Attia, who arrived from Euronext to lead the ASX in September, said despite ...

ATO sets sights on 'predatory practices' to access super

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
... last resort, where all other options of paying for the eligible expenses have been exhausted." Kelly is also observing the trend where business arrangements target and pressure people to access their super to pay for certain procedures. "These arrangements ...

Australia's retirement system receives first A-grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
Australia's retirement system has finally received an A-grade rating in the annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index after stagnating at the B+ level for the last five years. The superannuation system received an upgrade this year thanks ...

China's comeback story has three core themes: Matthews Asia

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
... its future. GDP at risk China, like many other economies including Australia, has an ageing population. In line with the trend, the government worries it will slow productivity growth, in turn, reducing its gross domestic production (GDP). Hsiao said ...

Brighter Super expands indexed investment suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
Brighter Super has launched two new low-cost indexed share options, expanding its investment menus to meet adviser demand. Available since October 1, Indexed International Shares and Indexed Australian Shares options provide a passively managed way ...

IFM looks offshore for renewable lending opportunities

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2026
... certain country a more difficult investment story. But at the same time, the neighbouring country is on a completely different trend," he said. "A good example right now is Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines... Indonesia, because of some local governance ...

Super funds bring more investment management inhouse

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2026
... rely heavily on specialist external managers. Rainmaker Information associated director research, Camille Schmidt said the trend reflected the growing capabilities of large super funds. "The research shows internalisation is a defining feature of Australia's ...
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