AZ NGA has named Nathan Jacobsen as chief operating officer, recruiting internally from his position as chief executive at AZ NGA-backed outsourcing specialist Vital Business Partners (VBP).

Pinnacle Investment Management will acquire the outstanding stake in Pacific Asset Management (PAM) for $418.8 million in a bid to accelerate its global private wealth footprint.

IFM Investors added its first global head of investment research, based in Melbourne. Jeff Chee has been named in the newly created role, joining after more than 25 years at Willis Towers Watson.

While the ASX-listed financial advice group is staying firm on its objectives for 2026, it has refreshed the identity of its consumer advice business, signalling an evolution is underway.

Superannuation funds with employer and employee representatives on their boards generate billions in additional value for members, Super Members Council (SMC) says.

The Future Fund returned 12.4% in the 12 months to 31 December 2025, adding some $29.54 billion to funds under management, ending the year at $267.4 billion.

ASIC is urging super trustees to strengthen their anti-scam and fraud practices after a review found "significant" gaps in communications to members.

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) has acquired Family Office Access in a move that expands and strengthens its data and analytics offerings to wealth managers, insurers and advisers.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its board first meeting in 2026. The RBA had either cut or kept the cash rate on hold for the past ...

According to research by Calastone, Australian managed funds gained $35.9 billion last year, largely across fixed income and equities.

After stagnating for several years, the government has released draft legislation to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid compensating their ...

Brookfield Asset Management will acquire industrial property investor Peakstone Realty Trust for US$1.2 billion.