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Life insurers report another profitable quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
The life insurance industry appears to have moved past its loss-making years, reporting a $332 million profit at the end of March, new APRA figures show. About $5.7 billion was generated in insurance revenue, marking a 3% rise from the December 2024 ...

Macquarie snaps up Brazil toll road system

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
... having first invested in 1999. Commenting, Macquarie AM Brazil country lead Fernando Lohmann said the acquisition will generate positive long-term outcomes. "We remain dedicated to strengthening Brazil's critical infrastructure through the acquisition ...

Small construction firms drag productivity: CEDA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025
... figures have more than doubled from 43% in the late 1980s. Furthermore, building companies with 200 or more employees generate 86% more revenue per worker than those with five to 19 employees. CEDA chief economist Cassandra Winzar said: "In other words ...

Why emotions, cash derail good investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
While we know that during turbulent times it is critical not to let emotions get in the way of investing, an investment expert and former policymaker says it is equally important to remain active and not lean in on cash. Amid the volatility and frenetic ...

Panic selling of SMSF assets 'totally unnecessary'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025
... improve the after-tax efficiency of a portfolio. "They help preserve capital, particularly in accumulation phase, and generate valuable cash refunds in pension phase. These benefits matter more than ever when a second layer of tax is introduced," he ...

Lendlease looks at royal joint venture

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025
... slightly above book value, halve its future funding obligations, accelerate master planning with government clients and generate future fee income," Lendlease said. Lendlease add that should the deal go through, Lendlease expects it will earn fees as ...

SMC highlights long-term benefits of investing in private markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) has submitted a paper in response to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) discussion paper, outlining how superannuation investments in the private sector can drive long-term financial system stability ...

Daniel Mulino takes over financial services portfolio

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2025
... significant issues that need to be addressed, as it is likely to incur higher administrative costs than the revenue it will generate." AMP's Alexis George also welcomed Mulino, saying: "Over the next decade, more than 2.5 million Australians are expected ...

HESTA members to keep paying fees as disruption continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
... quarterly results in January of this year, the fund noted that the transition period impacted its ability to "promote and generate new superannuation business at our normal rate". NGS Super announced in January 2024 that it would transition to GROW and ...

Third Link adds three underlying Aussie equity managers

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
The investment manager of the Third Link Growth Fund has added three new Australian equity managers to its underlying portfolio to enhance the fund's active manager lineup, while broadening diversification and bolstering long-term returns. Australian ...