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Macquarie 'preparing for all contingencies' as conflict continues

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... US President Donald Trump recently paused attacks on Iranian energy plants for 10 days and said talks with Iran were going well. Iranian officials have dismissed the proposal, calling it one-sided and unfair. "Perhaps it's very hard to say, the Kuwaiti ...

Household wealth rises 2.5%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... loan balances." In the December quarter, an expansion of the Australian government's 5% Deposit Scheme was introduced as well as the Help to Buy Scheme. Despite the rise in household wealth, Commonwealth Bank head of Australian economics Belinda Allen ...

Non-partisan superannuation 'friendship' group formed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... for millions of Australians in retirement," SMC said. SMC said parliamentary friendship groups are a highly effective and well-established mechanism for parliamentarians and their staff to engage with systems, sectors and policy areas that are hugely ...

GESB chief bows out after 10 years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... London-based investment consultancy, where he headed manager research. Reflecting on his tenure, Palmer said the fund was well placed for the future. "The outlook is exciting for GESB and the fund is well placed to continue to deliver great member outcomes ...

Channel Capital adds distribution director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... important tool in cushioning portfolios against market dislocation, the depth of insight and education advisers require goes well beyond a traditional distribution relationship. Keenan's experience and professional standing make him well placed to ...

Super moves: Aware Super, Future Fund, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... included managing roughly a third of the equity portfolio through swaps, futures, foreign exchange, and cash deployment, as well as a systematic equity strategy rebalanced weekly. "My focus is on strengthening the securities financing capability, with ...

Magellan strengthens ranks with twin hires

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... needs of clients across global markets. Gad brings more than nine years of experience in senior product roles at Invesco, as well as three years at Perpetual. Recently, Martin Farr arrived as head of operations, charged with overseeing the firm's ...

Perpetual multi asset leads exits

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... investment solutions used in client portfolios. This included multi-asset and single-asset funds run by multiple managers, as well as implemented portfolios and managed fund model portfolios. On top of that, she oversaw an alternatives program covering ...

AMP names interim chief financial officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... with confidence," George said. "While it was not an easy decision to retire from executive roles, I am confident that AMP is well positioned for future success. Leading AMP, a company integral to Australia and New Zealand, has been an honour. I wish ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... necessarily mean inflation is easing. "As the RBA has long argued, the monthly CPI reports can be volatile, with still not well-known seasonal variability," Bassanese said. "[The] 'soft' February report follows on from a seemingly 'hot' January report. ...