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Jobs rise in line with expectations, RBA hike still likely

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... ABS head of labour statistics Sean Crick said. "The participation rate of 66.7% was 0.6 percentage points lower than the record high measured in January 2025." Couple today's data with yesterday's wage rise of 0.8% for the quarter and 3.4% annually and ...

Most sought-after professionals revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
The new Robert Walters Salary Guide has revealed the highest paid and most sought-after professionals in the financial services industry. In funds and wealth management, the average salary in 2026 for a head of distribution based in New South Wales ...

HUB24 posts record HY inflows, advisers on platform jump by 8%

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... share for the period, doubling its dividend paid out last year. "These results demonstrate our continued momentum, with record net inflows and strong progress in delivering our strategy to create value for customers and shareholders," HUB24 managing ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... Association National Conference this morning revealed SMSF establishments in the quarter to September 2025 were the highest on record since 2012. This saw the launch of nearly 14,500 new funds, up 33.4% year on year. The analysis also found four out ...

MA Financial, Dimensional launch new offerings

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... MA Financial's long term commitment to Asia and is a strong endorsement of and testament to MA Financial's proven track record and significant expertise and capabilities in private credit investing." CMBI's chief executive Jianjun Huo said: "We are very ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... added that Challenger remains focused on international growth opportunities, saying offshore annuity sales have reached record levels. "We are actively growing our partnership with MS Primary through an expansion of our Bermuda reinsurance platform," ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... February 2026. Acenda said Miller is a highly experienced senior executive and human resources leader, with a strong track record leading organisations through transformation and change. Miller joins Acenda from Westpac where he held a range of senior ...

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Qube

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... this transaction will provide the platform for the business to continue that evolution while maintaining our strong track record of enhancing supply chains and delivering outstanding customer service." MAM co-head of infrastructure for Asia Pacific Ani ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) has announced a new partnership with Safewill which will give almost one million CFS members access to an online Will creation service with legal review and digital estate planning services at no extra cost. CFS said the service ...

GQG reports increased FUM despite $5.5bn outflows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... for the year. "On the back of a very strong 2024, GQG steadily grew FUM in the first half of 2025, reaching a month-end record high of US$172.4 billion as of 30 June 2025," Carver said. "FUM increased as a result of positive investment performance of ...