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Cybersecurity, tech ETFs strongest performers in May

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... beneficiaries. Asian technology and broad emerging market ETFs capture this exposure on the ASX." The Australian ETF industry set a new record, reaching $364 billion in funds under management after a third consecutive month of net flows above $5 billion. ...

Productivity growth is 'going from bad to worse': PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The latest quarterly productivity review released by the Productivity Commission (PC) found growth in hours worked remains strong (0.9% increase over the quarter, 2.2% increase over the year). "The accounting is straightforward: the value of goods and ...

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees. Ian Laughlin, serving as chair, works alongside ...

Lack of awareness impacts retirement satisfaction: TAL

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
New research indicates that although around 90% of retirees selecting pension accounts or lifetime income streams were satisfied with their decision, less than two in five (38%) pre-retirees understood how those products work. The second edition of ...

Janus Henderson continues PM expansion with acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... markets across Europe with the acquisition of a $2 billion private markets investment manager in Germany. Rantum Capital is set to be bought out by Janus Henderson for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close in Q326 pending regulatory ...

BlackRock expands active ETF range

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
BlackRock is set to expand its Australian ETF range with the launch of the iShares World Equity High Income Complex ETF (ASX: WYNC), an actively managed strategy targeting investors seeking both income and broad global equity exposure. The new fund ...

Investment performance will not help smaller balances: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... balances but carry sharper drawdown risks, while bond-heavy portfolios virtually guarantee capital erosion when withdrawals are set at comfortable levels." Further, the analysis also exposes a deeper structural challenge regarding gender gaps and policy ...

Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... difficult and we acknowledge the impact this has on each affected individual. "This review is about ensuring the group is set up for long-term success and able to continue to provide the essential services its members and customers rely on each day." ...

Perpetual acquires majority stake in Interfi

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
Perpetual has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in loan servicing technology provider Interfi Systems. Perpetual said the acquisition will strengthen the digital capabilities of its Corporate Trust business while continuing to reduce debt. The ASX-listed ...

Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... succession of great wealth before." This often leads to a lack of succession structures, processes, governance or frameworks set up. "The further you go down the generational track, the more you realise what you need to do, and they learn from experience," ...
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