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Centrepoint Alliance expects core profit to top guidance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025

... has increased its ranking to number two in the licensee market, driven by continued adviser recruitment and high retention rates. Centrepoint saw its net profit after tax (NPAT) reduce by over $2.6 million in FY25 on the back of increased expenses. EBITDA ...

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025

... continue to grow at trend or more pace, or does the Reserve Bank of Australia have to rein in growth through higher interest rates? Ultimately, I guess my base case view is that I think the inflation will moderate. My base case, the RBA won't need ...

FEATURE: Private credit | At the precipice

GLENDA KORPORAAL | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

... US private credit market as going through a credit cycle. "We've had the run up in the post COVID-19 environment when rates were really low, but then rates went higher as inflation increased," Nunez explains. "Positive momentum in terms of M&A is ...

RBA hike may come as soon as February

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025

... easing cycle is over is clearly much more likely after recent inflation data, the proposition that the RBA may need to hike rates early next year does seem very premature." Robertson said the most likely outcome now for the cash rate in 2026 is no change ...

Vanguard identifies strongest asset classes for coming decade

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... average "near current portfolio income levels" from future inflation, offering compelling real returns given higher neutral rates. It also said central banks' activities will have little impact on the asset class, as US fixed income can also provide ...

AMP to pay $29m to settle class action

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... clients and their beneficiaries relating to fees charged to members of certain AMP superannuation funds, and the interest rates received, and fees charged, on cash-only fund options. It will pay a settlement amount of $120 million. Shine Lawyers also ...

Russell Investments wins two mandates

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025

... Hawkes Bay Airport, an investment fund and other assets. Income generated in the portfolio is used to supplement revenue from rates to support the council's operations. At the same time, Napier City Council aims to preserve and grow the value of ...

RBA opts to keep cash rate on hold

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025

... reductions are yet to reach their full potential in terms of impact on demand, prices and wages. Although, money market interest rates and government bond yields have risen recently, it said. The RBA acknowledged labour market conditions have continued ...

Prime Super awards fixed income mandate

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025

... strategy, which seeks to outperform the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index hedged to the AUD, blending risks across global credit, rates, and FX markets to select top government and credit bonds. MFS Investment Management senior managing director and head ...

Renters need twice as much super, risk poverty in retirement: SCA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025

... times as much super as homeowners to enjoy the same standard of living. All in all, the study found that renters have higher rates of financial stress and poverty than homeowners. SCA chief executive Xavier O'Halloran is urging intervention to fix the ...

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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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