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Government consults on victim access to child sex abusers' super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... survivors having their voices heard as the government consults on this vital legislation." The consultation is open until February 20. The initial proposal was welcomed by a state government, as well as various associations which have urged the legislation ...

Global RE investment firm continues Aussie expansion

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... building systems and a solar array. Estimated completion is December 2027, with first student occupancy targeted for February 2028.

Perpetual hit by $7.8bn net outflows in Q2

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... plans to provide another update to the market on the progress of the sale when it presents its half year 2026 results on February 26.

Post-holiday blues drives retirement tool engagement

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... spikes around the end of the school holidays as the working year gathers pace. HESTA found that in late January and early February, member use of the Future Planner tool jumps by 40%. It said the numbers coincide with Google Trends data that shows searches ...

Inflation 'uncomfortably high' as it rises to 3.8%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... Bassanese said the inflation figures have all but guaranteed two rate hikes this year, with the first likely coming in February. "All up, it appears to be game, set and match for a rate rise at the February policy meeting. My base case is that the RBA ...

Aussie Olympian's brother pleads guilty for role in global scam

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... one year imprisonment, a fine of $12,600, or both. The matter is next listed in the Downing Centre Local Court on 10 February 2026 for mention to obtain a sentencing date. The matter is being prosecuted by the CDPP following an investigation and referral ...

Superhero Super shutters lifestage options

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
Following a thorough review, the super fund will remove its lifestage investment strategy (LIS) options from February 13, saying the move will improve the financial future of its members. The Sand LIS, Coral LIS, Ocean LIS, and Sky LIS will be removed ...

Unemployment rate may tip the scale in favour of February RBA hike

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... have added to the possibility of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hike back when the board meets for the February meeting. BetaShares chief economist David Bassanese said while the report "does not guarantee a Reserve Bank interest rate ...

Perpetual staffer lands CIO role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... chief investment officer. Eddie Lee has quit the financial services giant and will join Allied Wealth at the beginning of February. Lee has over 12 years of experience in investment strategy, asset allocation, and multi-manager portfolios. He has worked ...

Danish pension fund dumps US bonds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
A Danish pension fund is divesting all US government bonds from February 1, citing the country's growing debt crisis. Akademiker Pension, the $36 billion pension fund for academics, is selling off all its US government bond holdings, to the tune ...