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March 09, 2026

Super, Canadian funds join forces

Australia’s industry super funds and a raft of Canadian pension funds will work together to boost investment in their respective regions.

1 mins

MIS review omits key issues: FAAA

Treasury's fresh review into managed investment schemes (MISs) falls short of addressing critical issues that could prevent another Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund disaster, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) says.

1 mins

Iran strikes threaten more than just oil

While conflict in the Middle East is not uncommon, the fresh round of tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran has heightened concerns over oil prices, but also what a regime change could mean going forward.

3 mins

On a slippery slope

Is it just me, or does it feel like the world is slightly on fire at the moment?

2 mins

A comfortable retirement costs more than ever

A comfortable retirement super balance is now $630,000 for singles, up from $595,000.

1 mins

Aware Super debuts advice tool

Aware Super has launched Retirement Manager, a new retirement planning and management platform, for members aged 60 and over.

1 mins

New Channel Capital fund

Channel Capital has collaborated with Wellington Management to bring the CC Wellington Multi-Sector Credit Fund to the Australian wholesale market.

1 mins

Chalmers releases retirement phase reforms

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released the Retirement Reporting Framework and Best Practice Principles for superannuation retirement income solutions.

2 mins

UniSuper faces fresh greenwashing allegation

The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) claims changes the super fund made to its Global Environmental Opportunities (GEO) option last year have resulted in members being misled.

2 mins

Equity Trustees places super arm under review

As it continues to face scrutiny over the Shield and First Guardian collapses, Equity Trustees has commenced a strategic review of its superannuation business.

1 mins

Follow the leaders

Founder-led companies typically endure and they can help ensure investment portfolios do, too.

4 mins

Future Group to buy Towers Watson RSE

Future Group is acquiring the Towers Watson Superannuation licence as it looks to bring the trustee function in-house.

1 mins

Former IFM execs branch out

Three former IFM Investors executives have launched Black Kite Partners, a private equity investment manager with backing from Scarcity Partners.

1 mins

Mason Stevens names CIO

Mason Stevens has named Leanne Taylor as chief investment officer as it continues its push into the high-net-worth (HNW) and ultrahigh-net-worth (UHNW) segments.

1 mins

Research reveals 'alarming spike' in super switching

New research from Super Members Council (SMC) has revealed an \"alarming spike\" in the number of Australians with very small super balances and no preexisting advice relationship taking part in super switching.

2 mins

Tax reform: Restoring balance, not tinkering at the edges

Australia's tax system is out of balance.

4 mins

What to do when geopolitics becomes a portfolio risk

While nothing new, geopolitical risk is becoming harder for investors to ignore.

3 mins

Cbus confirms independent review into director

Cbus has launched an independent review of the fit and proper assessment of Cbus Property board member Earl Setches after he was seen dining on a yacht with underworld figure Mick Gatto.

1 mins

Silvercrest AM expands into Aus

Silvercrest Asset Management has announced its expansion into the Australian market with the appointment of a head of APAC consultant relations and business development and the launch of the Silvercrest Global Value Opportunity Fund for wholesale clients.

1 mins

Life insurer sanctioned

The Life Insurance Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) has sanctioned a life insurer for collecting customers’ medical information without valid medical authority for four years.

1 mins

Magellan to merge with Barrenjoey for $906m

Magellan Financial Group will take its current 36% ownership in Barrenjoey Capital Partners all the way, inking a deal worth $906 million to merge the two firms.

2 mins

Triaging tech's second act

Artificial intelligence's infrastructure buildout is reshaping the economy at breakneck speed, compelling investors to separate structural winners from speculative excess.

10+ mins

GDG reports record FUM

Generation Development Group (GDG) saw strong returns across all its business lines in the six months to 31 December 2025, with net profit after tax growing 63% to $20.1 million in the period.

1 mins

Ziller launches fund as ETF

Ziller Funds Management is offering its flagship fund as an ETF for better adviser access.

1 mins

Sequoia weighs InterPrac's fate, launches review

Following the demise of the Shield and First Guardian master funds, regulatory pressure and being blacklisted from several platforms, Sequoia Financial Group is now reviewing the viability of InterPrac Financial Planning.

1 mins

Veterans front Senate over underpaid pensions

Fronting the Senate, Finance and Public Administration References Committee, Australian Navy veteran Peter Williamson called on the government to make him whole after it came to light his military pension may have been unfairly reduced.

2 mins

Platform security, service priority

The Investment Trends' 2025 Platform Competitive Analysis and Benchmarking Report reflected a more demanding assessment framework from advisers, as efficiency pressures from client-facing activities continue to shape adviser behaviour.

1 mins

Adviser exits dent Praemium's FUA

Praemium has lost $827 million in gross outflows mostly related to advisers exiting OneVue.

1 mins

Financial services' gender pay gap improves at 21.4%

The financial services sector has again improved its gender pay gap to reach 21.4%, the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) study finds.

1 mins

Clime names new independent chair

Clime Investment Management has appointed a new chair who serves in several executive and board positions, including overseeing NESS Super.

1 mins

Centuria bullish on LFR sector

Centuria Capital said it maintains bullish optimism for the domestic large format retail (LFR) sector, as it launches the Centuria Chadstone Homemaker Centre Fund with investments starting from $50,000.

1 mins

MLC completes full Retirement Boost rollout

MLC Expand has rolled out the retirement phase of its Retirement Boost offering announced last year.

2 mins

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts

Cbus has used its pre-Budget submission to call for clearer, fairer tax settings on total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance payouts for members under 60 years of age.

2 mins

QIC partners with Wollemi Capital

QIC has partnered with Wollemi Capital, a climate specialist investment firm, to invest $80 million in Australia's first commercially scaled food waste to energy plant in Queensland.

1 mins

CFS cuts ties with Otivo, launches own super advice

Colonial First State (CFS) has ceased its partnership with digital advice technology provider Otivo less than two years after joining forces, opting instead to launch an in-house offering called Super Advice.

1 mins

MA Financial sells aged care facility

ASX-listed MA Financial Group will sell the sole asset of its MA Aged Care Fund, delivering investors almost threefold returns.

1 mins

Zurich Financial Services to acquire ClearView

Zurich Financial Services Australia is set to become the new owner of ASX-listed ClearView Wealth.

1 mins

UK influencers fined over promotion of unauthorised forex scheme

A raft of former reality television stars turned influencers have been fined in the UK for spruiking an unauthorised forex trading scheme.

1 mins

Trump announces retirement plan

US President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to announce a new retirement plan open to US workers.

1 mins

Victory Capital makes offer for Janus Henderson

Victory Capital, made another takeover bid for Janus Henderson, providing a higher value offer than Trian Fund Management.

1 mins

Productivity slumps again, capital needed

Multifactor productivity (MFP), the measure of how well labour and capital inputs are combined to produce outputs, declined over the 12 months to June 2025.

2 mins

Jobs rise in line with expectations

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1% in January, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

1 mins

Super assets reach $4.5tn

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Quarterly Superannuation Performance report for the December 2025 quarter, showing total superannuation assets have hit $4.5 trillion.

1 mins

Inflation to peak in mid-2026 before it rebalances: RBA

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expects inflation to peak in mid-2026 and moderating to a little above the midpoint of the 2-3% range by mid-2028 as the economy returns to balance.

2 mins

Resilience and diversification drive demand for under-the-radar CLOS

Driven by an environment of elevated yields and ample carry opportunities, the bond bull market that began in late 2022 is set to extend.

3 mins

READY TO ENGAGE

As chief engagement and growth officer, Joshua Parisotto is determined to improve outcomes for HESTA members and employers and brings all he learns outside the business back to it for the better.

4 mins

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Financial Standard Description:

Forlegger: Rainmaker-Information-Pty-Limited

Kategori: Newspaper

Språk: English

Hyppighet: Fortnightly

Financial Standard is focused on providing trade news, investment analysis and education for superannuation trustees, financial advisers, researchers, consultants, investment managers, and professional investors.

In an evolving and complex marketplace, Financial Standard is a uniquely open forum for the delivery and exchange of information and ideas.

Financial Standard's investment analysis is its key point of differentiation from any other publication available on the market today, generated internally by our intelligence unit and through liaison with leading investment practitioners.

Financial Standard is a part of Rainmaker Group's media division.