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Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... challenge in our economy and developments in the Middle East over the last couple of weeks will make that more challenging rather than less challenging," Chalmers said. "We've seen already the way that the global oil price has spiked. We've been speaking ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... continues to be an award-winning, member outcomes-led organisation. He consistently shines a light on members and staff rather than himself, embodying the highest standards of leadership within our industry." Other awards on the night were given to Hostplus ...

Constant slams super funds over complaints handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... deliver on its promise to its customers because it has looked backward, not forward, whilst seeing its issues separately rather than listening to customers and bringing them together, for best practice. "We are all one system. Every part of the system ...

Fixed income becoming an ETP staple: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... fixed income ETP's attracted sustained flows alongside equity index products, becoming a structural portfolio component rather than a mere tactical rate trade. "This suggests structural rather than purely tactical demand, indicating fixed income ...

Digital assets don't need new regulatory logic: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... senior executive leader of fintech Rhys Bollen said digital assets should be regulated primarily on economic substance rather than technological form. He added financial history shows regulators have repeatedly adapted to technology without abandoning ...

US alternative lender launches $250m income fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... strategies. "Founders are becoming more deliberate in how they approach financing as their businesses scale," Georgatos said. "Rather than relying solely on equity, many are incorporating structured private credit to support growth while preserving ownership ...

Top investment teams built on diverse views, transparency

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... transparent with your team. Tell them what's happening, share the company strategy-bring them along for the journey rather than just handing down instructions from above. People perform better when they understand the bigger picture." At the board ...

BlackRock caps outflows on US$27bn private credit fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... the time," HPS said in an investor note. "This capital discipline led us to limit monthly subscriptions multiple times rather than dilute returns to existing shareholders or compromise our underwriting standards. It is a key driver of HLEND's strong ...

ASX loses $100bn as Iran war escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... the situation will put more pressure on already sticky global inflation. "Also of note, bond yields around the world rose rather than fell - with investors fearing the upside inflation risk from high oil prices rather than the downside risks to economic ...

Major super reforms cost members $670m in death benefits: ASFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... benefits. For one, super funds should be able to offer insurance on an opt-out basis to fund members aged 21 years or older rather than 25 years old and older. They should also offer insurance on an opt-out basis for all new full-time employees rather ...