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HESTA announces another executive exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... she said have made a significant impact at HESTA. "Stephen's leadership over the past decade has supported the development of an operating model that has set HESTA up for the years ahead," Blakey said. "He has worked tirelessly to help serve our ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... agreement will also fast-track Australia's participation in Horizon Europe - a seven-year initiative for sustainable development - and enhance our defence industry capabilities. Commenting, SMC chief executive Misha Schubert explained how super funds ...

Aware Super appoints head of private equity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... private markets Jenny Newmarch who took on the role last month. As head of private equity, Satchcroft will lead the development and execution of Aware Super's global private equity strategy, overseeing portfolio construction, performance and risk ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... five years' industry. Those working in financial services are encouraged to nominate the exceptional business development, marketing, advertising, and public relations talent they work with. Nominations close April 3, with voting to take place from ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Federal Budget being handed down in May will make some "tough decisions" as the Australian economy faces uncertain times ahead. Chalmers said as the conflict in the Middle East continues, Treasury estimates inflation ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... change to supply. It was also supported by the Housing Industry Association, which said taxing investors funding the development of more rental properties only worsens housing affordability and would lead to fewer houses, not more. The Coalition said ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.1% at yesterday's meeting, citing a "material risk" that inflation will stay above the central bank's target range of 2-3%. The decision to hike was all but split, with five voting ...

Global X to tap humanoid robotics boom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... could reach as high as US$200 billion. Currently, it sits at less than US$3 billion. This is because progress in their development has been swift, with Barclays saying humanoid robots could fill labour gaps and fundamentally reshape certain sectors. ...

Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the ongoing war in Iran is putting pressure on inflation, with Treasury reportedly predicting it will rise above 4%. "I've made it really clear that we had an inflation challenge in our economy and developments in the Middle ...

Ausbil adds to institutional sales

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
Ausbil Investment Management has hired a new business development manager for its institutional team. Kate Machin joins with nearly two decades of industry experience across a variety of institutional and wholesale roles in Australia and New Zealand. ...