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Iran conflict exposes 'fault line' in Australian equities: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
The conflict in Iran has exposed a "fault line" in Australian equities, with some of the ASX's biggest names driving an outsized share of losses, according to VanEck Asia Pacific chief executive Arian Neiron. Neiron said the sell-off is a reminder that ...

IP Group launches $50m cleantech fund with CEFC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
IP Group, which is backed by Hostplus, has launched the IP Group Climate Catalyst Fund alongside the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The fund will help scale Australian technologies that can decarbonise hard-to-abate industries, targeting a ...

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has proposed new artificial intelligence (AI) usage rules for tax practitioners while providing tax agent services. The TPB has released draft guidance and is seeking feedback until April 21. Some of the core obligations ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
Hostplus is considering allowing members using its Choiceplus platform to invest in digital assets. Through Choiceplus, members can tailor their super investments from an available set of options. Hostplus has confirmed that one such option that may ...

APRA shuffles executive director lineup

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... and will be conducted internally and externally, APRA said. Kohlhagen joined APRA in 2005 as a graduate. Prior to his current role, Kohlhagen held senior leadership roles in APRA's superannuation, insurance and policy and advice divisions. He has also ...

Morningstar names most compelling funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... across most Australian equity segments. Style-specific allocations have remained more challenged." The report said in the current environment active managers face a higher bar. "Those best positioned to retain and grow assets are likely to be teams with ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
The detriment of Shield and First Guardian Master Funds undermines trust in the superannuation system, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland warned, saying trustees must revise their processes to avoid exploitation by super switching schemes. Speaking at ...

Household wealth rises 2.5%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... above-target inflation down. "With interest rates rising, we were already expecting growth to ease modestly in 2026. The current energy and supply shock further complicates the picture - it will drive up inflation further and hurt growth, particularly ...

Non-partisan superannuation 'friendship' group formed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... the Parliament have a valuable forum to engage with sectors and organisations on how to protect and strengthen it for current and future generations," Schubert said. "We're delighted to have supported the launch of the newly formed Parliamentary Friends ...

Potential US recession in three years: Global insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... investment officers of global insurers believe the US will fall into a recession within the next three years, largely driven by current geopolitical turmoils, a new survey from Goldman Sachs Asset Management reveals. More professional investors believe ...