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S&P reaffirms Australia's AAA credit rating

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... economic growth, low unemployment, solid wage growth and stronger public finances than many advanced economies. "There are people who will always try to talk down our economy and budget, but this report is a reminder we have one of the strongest budget ...

ISS STOXX names chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
Virginia 'Ginny' Gomez has been named the new chief executive of ISS STOXX, part of the Deutsche Börse Group, effective August 3. Gomez will lead the business, which operates across 34 global locations and spanning four businesses: Index, Stewardship ...

Brighter Super launches lifetime income product in accumulation phase

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... how their super is invested. The fund said Australia's superannuation system has been highly successful in helping people accumulate retirement savings, but many Australians remain uncertain about how to convert those savings into a reliable income ...

SMC questions SCA's 'mystery caller' report

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... of the calls and did not have to go through the verification process. "They still perform poorly when they tested those people," O'Halloran said. The other two scenarios of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) customers and customers experiencing ...

Advisers should rethink portfolio construction: La Trobe

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... assets, including commercial property, infrastructure and private credit, rather than relying solely on listed markets. "People don't invest in equities because they love shares. People don't invest in bonds because they love negative correlations," ...

BUSSQ ups insurance cover, costs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... 1 that same member has default cover of $157,500 for $288.60 per year - and increase of $57.72. "BUSSQ understands that people who work in building, construction and civil industries face unique risks throughout their working lives. Our insurance offering ...

FAAA calls for rethink on trust tax overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... disproportionately affect lower and middle-income beneficiaries, including retirees, university students, stay at home parents and people temporarily out of the workforce, who may be unable to fully utilise non-refundable tax offsets. "The reasons for ...

Apostle names new head of distribution

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... Commenting, Apostle chair Karyn West said the appointments reflect Apostle's commitment to investing in experienced people as the business continues to evolve. "Strong investment businesses are built on the quality of their people and the long-term ...

Local advice sector an attractive opportunity for global PE firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... advice platforms are going to be multi-billion-dollar enterprises. They're going to hire thousands and thousands of people, and you want to think about what private equity sees in that," Barrett said. "There's huge upside for private equity ...

Apex Group head of super to depart

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... helped shape the success of his career. "Over the years, I've had the privilege of working alongside some outstanding people as the business evolved, became part of Apex Group, and grew into one of Australia's leading superannuation administration ...