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AOFM names lead managers for 2037 Treasury Bond

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... priced on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 and settle on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The AOFM said it will be mindful of the performance of the bond when considering the timing of future issuance. It is thought that the joint lead managers have so far amassed ...

Australian profits flat as global earnings soar to record highs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
Profits of Australia's largest listed companies remained flat in 2025, normalising after an exceptional performance in 2021 and 2022, when high metal and energy prices led to record earnings for commodity firms. The Capital Group Global Equity Study ...

Alexis George to retire, new AMP chief named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... experience and capability to lead AMP in its next phase of growth as chief executive. He is keen to deliver strong performance for our stakeholders and has played a key role in improving our position in the financial services industry," Hirst said. "Blair ...

BlackRock, State Street see assets climb

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... quarter, we achieved record fee and total revenue, reflecting consistent year-over-year growth, with continued strong performance across investment services, investment management, and our markets franchise," State Street Investment Management chair ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips on negative performance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... $14.08 billion in the quarter ending 31 December 2025. The manager said the decrease was driven by negative investment performance and an inorganic institutional outflow during the period. It attributed the negative investment performance of $110 million ...

Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
Following Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Economic Roundtable last year, changes to the superannuation performance test were flagged as a tool that could allow funds to invest in more diverse asset classes without worrying about failure. However, Australian ...

Fairlight adds Sydney partner

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... welcome him to our organisation as we continue to expand into Australia." George said the Bowmoor strategy offers a performance and liquidity profile highly suited to investors seeking diversified and uncorrelated sources of returns.

GDG awards Hackett big pay day

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... of each year. His short-term incentive has increased $500,000 to reach a maximum of $1.1 million should he satisfy performance hurdles set by the board, effective from 1 July 2025. For the long-term incentive, the board will grant $1.3 million, an increase ...

Diverse leadership cements business growth, positive workplace culture: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... to the 40:40 Vision initiative believe that greater gender diversity has benefited workplace culture and business performance, but women remain "significantly" underrepresented in executive leadership teams (ELTs) across the ASX 300. 40:40 Vision was ...

Big tech has "inconsequential" carbon emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... commitments and focus on actual emissions and investments by companies. "Our research shows a striking diversity in performance: while some companies are making impressive progress, too many continue to fall behind. In the midst of rising climate impacts ...