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ASIC confirms further managed funds targeted surveillance

ASIC confirms further managed funds targeted surveillance

ASIC has confirmed further targeted surveillance of managed funds as it reinforces its wish-list for more regulatory powers.
Much-vaunted DDO regime no help on Shield, First Guardian

Much-vaunted DDO regime no help on Shield, First Guardian

The Joint Accounting Groups say the DDO regime confers powers on ASIC which the regulator has failed to adequately use on MISs.
Bell AM lures Tyndall Small Companies team

Bell AM lures Tyndall Small Companies team

Bell Asset Management has further broadened its investment offering by luring Tyndall's small companies team.

Ausbil expands institutional distribution capabilities via new hire

Yasmine Raso 16 March 2026 No Comments

Ausbil is shoring up its distribution efforts for institutional clients in Australia, appointing Kate Machin as Business Development Manager.

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Frontier replaces PATRIZIA as Prime Super’s asset consultant

Binaya Dahal 13 March 2026 No Comments

Prime Super has appointed Frontier Advisors as its new asset consultant, with the mandate set to commence on 1 June 2026.

Aus Ethical flags ongoing board renewal via latest appointment

Yasmine Raso 12 March 2026 No Comments

Australian Ethical’s board renewal program remains ongoing, with former KPMG partner, Karen Orvad, appointed to its investment board.

Finger pushes tax button

KeyInvest adds more Div296-friendly options to bond menu

Yasmine Raso 12 March 2026 No Comments

In direct response to Division 296 legislation passing Parliament, KeyInvest has reworked its bond menu to include tax-friendly options.

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GSFM makes new C-suite appointments

Yasmine Raso 9 March 2026 No Comments

GSFM is taking measures to shore up its C-suite prowess with two promotions for Stuart Osborne and Peter Nichols as COO and CFO.

EQT launches Nexus Infrastructure fund

First Sentier affiliate, MUFG join forces on infra debt platform

Yasmine Raso 9 March 2026 No Comments

AlbaCore Capital Group has linked up with MUFG to offer untapped investment opportunities in UK and European infrastructure debt.

GARP ETF

High demand for equity ETFs tips total 2025 flows over $48b

Yasmine Raso 6 March 2026 No Comments

The gradual growth in investor appetite for equities has driven total flows upward of $48.3 billion in 2025, according to Morningstar research.


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How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing

TPD Severity – built for today’s realities

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 March 2026

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TPD Severity offers a modern solution that blends seamlessly with existing TPD products, giving financial advisers a flexible, smarter, and more

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Is your retirement advice built to last?

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 February 2026

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As Australians live longer, longevity risk is reshaping retirement advice. Our guide helps advisers build resilient retirement income plans.

Unlock faster underwriting for smoother approvals

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 February 2026

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Experience the future of faster underwriting with digital PMARs and automated decisioning. Deliver enhanced precision, smarter processing, and quicker


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Senior appointment

Evidentia taps ex-CBA economist to lead strategy

Binaya Dahal | 6 March 2026Evidentia Group has announced the appointment of renowned economist Gareth Aird as its Chief Investment Strategist.
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Vanguard debuts new S&P 500 funds on ASX

Binaya Dahal | 5 March 2026Vanguard has unveiled three new S&P 500 Index funds, expanding Australian investors’ access to the world’s largest equity market.

Manonian appointed to lead Silvercrest’s Australian expansion

Binaya Dahal | 4 March 2026Silvercrest Asset Management has appointed Christina Manonian to become its Head of APAC Consultant Relations & Business Development.
Circuit breaker

Magellan reboots via a Barrenjoey merger circuit breaker

Mike Taylor | 3 March 2026Magellan FG's merger with Barrenjoey represents the circuit-breaker which helps the fund manager leave reputational issues in the past.
Mortgage stress relief

Wealth Management sale key for Perpetual debt

Mike Taylor | 2 March 2026Research and ratings house, Morningstar says sale of the Wealth Management business is key to Perpetual Limited meaningfully lowering debt.
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Bain, or not, Perpetual builds stand-alone Wealth business

Mike Taylor | 27 February 2026Perpetual has clearly signalled that even if the Bain Capital bid for Perpetual Wealth Management stalls, the business remains on the block.
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Clime sells Retail Fund to unnamed party

Mike Taylor | 27 February 2026Clime IM has sold off its International Retail Managed Investment Scheme to an unnamed buyer looking to set up in Australia.
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Australian Ethical posts strong first half buoyed by FUM growth

Yasmine Raso | 27 February 2026Australian Ethical has delivered "strong" half-year results including a 42 per cent increase in NPAT to $13.3 million, hitting a new FUM high.