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WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... Group founder and managing director Keith Cullen told Financial Standard that the overall market is currently sitting in a "good position" but the firm is eager to provide more support for advice businesses overall. This includes embracing opportunities ...

RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

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 17 consecutive meetings. In announcing the decision ...

US economy 'really taking off': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... but that's still up more than 13% in the month," he said. Despite the positive sentiment, Colosimo said it's not all good news, saying the market is a little hot. " From the outset, I would say that all-time highs in equity markets are not a concern ...

Nanuk AM hires former Lazard distribution lead

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... whether it's artificial intelligence, electrification, or advances in resource efficiency. Our focus remains on delivering good investment outcomes through a pragmatic, research-driven fundamental approach." With over 20 years of experience in funds ...

Zurich Australia offloads investment management business

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... the firm said. Commenting, Russell Investments head of Asia Pacific Jason Edgar said the acquisition positions the firm in good stead for its next growth phase. "This acquisition adds to the strong growth and momentum in our Australia wealth business," ...

Fed leaves rates on hold as Powell issues message to Trump

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) left the interest rate on hold at 3.5% - 3.75% overnight, as was widely expected. The rate hold comes in the wake of the US Department of Justice serving the Fed with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment ...

New vertical integration model to sprout in 2026: Report

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026

... Finura joint managing director Peter Worn said HUB24's discretionary superannuation contributions fund flows has put it in good stead against big super funds like AustralianSuper. "HUB24 put out some results this week that even surprised analysts ...

Danish pension fund dumps US bonds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... not flow to the US or other non-European markets. "Our own recent investment in a European defence fund can be seen as a good example of this." In December, Akademiker Pension partnered with PensionDanmark and AP Pension to anchor a Danish private equity ...

Sovereign funds, instos raise $217m for Qld space tech developer

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... possesses a "bright future" in producing cutting-edge space technologies. "Making things in Australia is about more than just good ideas - it takes real commitment, skilled workers, unity of purpose and strong collaboration between the public and private ...

Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... core data with minimal friction, only 20% of the firms are operating on a single platform with real-time decision support. "Good front-office data access is now common, but the strategic challenge remains trust. Firms should define a clear gold standard ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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