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Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... have been clear that no one should be deterred from taking a genetic test that gives them more information about their overall health. As life insurers, we want people to access the information they need to make informed choices about their health and ...

Blue Owl says its private credit loan books remain healthy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... around 30% to 40%. "We're not adding names to the watch list. We're not seeing an increase in defaults. And the overall credit strength is good. I feel cautiously optimistic," he said. Ostrover added the private debt firm focuses on providing ...

Household wealth rises 2.5%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... seen in Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia." Household borrowing grew 2%, or $64.2 billion, reducing the overall growth in household wealth by 0.3 percentage points. Total demand for credit was $142.4 billion in the December quarter. This ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... time, are having conversations with their clients which are more about their lifestyle goals, which are more about their overall aspirations, they're having more meaningful client conversations, making sure that they're on track for their objectives," ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... credit has continued to grow strongly. Nevertheless, available estimates suggest private credit remains a small part of the overall financial system, accounting for less than 2% of assets in the financial system," the RBA said. Furthermore, the conflict ...

ETFs grow in popularity for SMSF investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... ordinary shares for clients," AUSIEX national manager, strategic relationships Christopher Hill said. AUSIEX also said the overall number of SMSF investors using its platform jumped by 20% in 2025. Flows into fixed income ETFs also rose, up 46.6%. This ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... Australia," Patrick said. "We instead assess opportunities to grow and invest globally - this global approach improves our overall portfolio diversification." US investments account for about half of ART's private market assets totaling to $41 billion. ...

Product showcase: Follow the leaders

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... qualities create a unique operating culture that influences the workforce, the product, and the financials because of their overall impact on value proposition. As a result, the stock price benefits and returns grow. Still, simply being founder-led doesn't ...

What Australia must do to be at the forefront of financial innovation

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... life insurance claims and disputes, a necessary step in using quantum capabilities safely and responsibly, Longo said. Overall, Longo said Australia is open for business and investment from local and regional players to expand on these opportunities ...

Mercer's OCIO lead set to depart

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... come to us to outsource their investment needs for this access and expertise. It is contributing to a reduction in their overall costs and allowing them to focus on the many other challenges facing their organisations." Separately, Mercer has welcomed ...