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Aware Super overhauls investment team structure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... teams have the data, governance and accountability needed to deliver for our 1.2 million members in all market conditions. "Today's announcement is a new era for Aware Super's members and will empower us to achieve our ambition to be a leading global ...

Jobs rise in line with expectations, RBA hike still likely

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... "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 economists say the data was in line with expectations. ...

Aussie veterans front Senate over underpaid pensions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... from the Age Pension to get by. Williamson said his ideal outcome would be to have the Commutation factor multiple paid in today's dollar value. In 1982 Williamson had the opportunity to take $160,000 as a lump sum payment. According to the Reserve Bank ...

Magellan profits fall, focuses on 'progress'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... rebranded its investment business to Magellan Investment Partners. It said the move reflected "the breadth of MFG's business today and its strategy for the future" while also providing clarity to stakeholders. Also in August 2025, Magellan took a ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... billion. Despite the positive appearance, Ord Minnett analysts said the result was a "headline miss" on expectations. "CGF today announced its financial results for 1H26, delivering a headline miss with Life profit below expectations, partially offset ...

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Qube

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... consideration represents a significant premium to the share price prior to announcement. It reflects the strength of the business today and the strong growth prospects Qube enjoys as a leading logistics provider across Australia, New Zealand and the ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... applications, are practical changes that will make the retirement phase simpler and better aligned with how people retire today," it said. "Implementing these reforms will help Australians navigate retirement with greater clarity, more stable income ...

Bullish on AI? Don't buy US tech: Vanguard

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... Joe Davis said the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative economic force. However, while today's AI leaders dominate headlines, tomorrow's winners may look very different. Speaking at an event yesterday, Davis said: "The ...

CBA updates on class actions, governance review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) released its half year results today, seeing profits rise to $5.4 billion. As part of is H1 report, the major bank gave an update on its ongoing superannuation and advice-related class actions. CBA said it still ...

ASIC bans adviser who stole from super accounts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... celebrity impressionist. According to a talent site, he has over 40 years' experience and continues to work as both today. Valvo is permanently banned from providing any financial services, controlling a financial services business, or working within ...