Good governance is everything for retail investors: lessons from reporting season

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The FY25 reporting season has delivered a clear reminder for investors: strong governance and honest communication matter just as much as the numbers. Confidence in the market is holding up,... Read more continue reading

First Sentier Group announces appointment of new CEO

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First Sentier Group (the Group), the global asset management organisation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Harry Moore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First Sentier Group, effective 1... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for the 2025 FAAA Awards

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The FAAA has unveiled the finalists for the FAAA annual awards, with the winners set to be announced at this year’s Gala Dinner at the Perth Congress on 19 November... Read more continue reading

Class 2025 Annual Benchmark Report: SMSF establishments surge despite regulatory headwinds

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Leading cloud-based accounting and SMSF administration software provider Class has released its 2025 Annual Benchmark Report, highlighting record SMSF growth, increasing participation from younger generations, and the sector’s resilience despite... Read more continue reading

Medium term investment returns face five key constraints

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Key points Five mega trends still point to risks of a more inflation prone/lower growth environment than pre-pandemic. These are: a move away from economic rationalist policies; the reversal of... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State accelerates managed accounts leadership with $20bn milestone, MST Financial partnership and international menu expansion

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Colonial First State (CFS) has announced that over $20 billion is now invested in CFS Managed Accounts, cementing its position as one of the fastest-growing managed account providers in the... Read more continue reading

Fed rate cut signals economic weakness, urging investor caution amid tariff and debt risks  

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The US Federal Reserve’s (the Fed’s) pivot to interest rate cuts is likely a signal of underlying economic weakness that historically leads to a prolonged downturn cycle, Chad Padowitz, co-chief... Read more continue reading

IMAP in conjunction with Milliman releases the 6-monthly Managed Accounts FUM Census long term data series for balance date 30th June 2025

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In the 6 months to 30 June 2025 balance date, Funds Under Management (FUM) in Managed Accounts increased  to $256.24 bn, with reported net inflows of $16.79 bn This is a... Read more continue reading

Accurium research confirms LifeIncome can have a significant role in enhancing retirement confidence and sustainable regular income for Australian retirees

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New independent research recently released by award-winning SMSF actuarial certificate provider, Accurium, has confirmed that LifeIncome – its investment-linked lifetime income product – can materially enhance retirement outcomes and sustainable... Read more continue reading

ASIC signals opportunity for industry to lift private credit standards

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In its latest update on Australia’s public and private markets[1], ASIC has called on industry bodies to lift their standards across Australia’s private credit sector following expert observations on better... Read more continue reading