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FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
US President Donald Trump's 'Operation Epic Fury' in the last days of February brought fixed income back into the spotlight almost overnight. As investors flew out of equities into March, fixed income was one of the chief beneficiaries of ...

Generation Life, PPS Mutual make senior distribution hires

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... "It's a hugely exciting time to be joining Generation Life. The business is rapidly expanding, adviser demand is at record levels, and the tax and retirement landscape is shifting in ways that play directly to our strengths. Robert will play a key ...

Unpaid super costs workers $24.4bn: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Australians missed out on $24.4 billion in unpaid superannuation in the past five years to 2023, reinforcing the need for Payday Super, the lobby group says. New analysis from Super Members Council (SMC) found one in four workers were underpaid super ...

Lazard AM launches emerging market fund to retail sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... advantage team continues to attract interest from investors around the world, including in Australia. The team has a track record of delivering consistent outperformance, particularly in inefficient markets like global small caps and emerging markets." ...

Rest names head of private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... her depth of investment experience and leadership capability. "Marina brings strong investing credentials, a proven track record in private equity and deep experience across private markets," he said. "She has also demonstrated strong leadership capability ...

TPD and disability claims behind 88% of life insurance disputes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
The latest data by APRA found life insurance claims for regulated funds came to 117,219 for the 12 months ending December 2025, down 1.2% from 118,605 in the previous year. Together disability income insurance (DII) and total and permanent disablement ...

REI Super realigns leadership team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... commitment to strong governance, prudent risk management and member-first decision making." "Hayley brings a strong track record in risk, governance and compliance, with deep experience across the superannuation sector," Coysh said. "She understands ...

Macquarie sells stake in US utility provider

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... to support Cleco in continuing to provide safe, reliable service to its customers. "We are excited to extend our track record of investing in Louisiana's energy infrastructure and believe Cleco is well positioned to be a driver of economic growth within ...

NGS Super exec to lead Russell's super business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... leadership team, reporting to head of Asia Pacific Jason Edgar. "Ben brings deep industry experience and a strong track record leading large-scale programs, building strong stakeholder partnerships and driving member growth," Russell Investments said. ...

Australians favour international equity ETFs despite conflict

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... of 2026, investing $6.9 billion in the category despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. ASX-listed ETFs reached record flows of $15.2 billion in the first quarter of the year. Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski said Australian ...