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JANA appoints inaugural chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The asset consultant will soon have its own chief investment officer, hiring Matt Wacher to the newly created role. JANA said the appointment reflects its constant evolution as the world in which it operates changes, with client and regulatory expectations ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... collaboration between local governments and the private sector across other states and territories, as well as increasing investment appeal for lesser-known locations. "Internationally, the best outcomes have been achieved through public-private partnerships ...

Betashares debuts Australia's first space ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
Betashares has launched Australia's first space industry ETF, expected to list on the ASX on May 12 with a ticker code of RCKT. The ETF will expose investors to a portfolio of 30 global companies operating in the space value chain, including satellite ...

Rainmaker Information hires from APRA

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... 2023. There she led research projects related to super fund member outcomes, including the recent thematic review of investment governance among platform trustees. Previously, she worked in super fund research at SuperRatings for six years. She's also ...

Major UK pension reforms passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... pension savers. Local Government Pension Scheme assets would also be pooled and managed by select managers to increase investment in infrastructure, housing and clean energy across the UK. This will effectively force pension schemes to invest in nation-building ...

NZ Super promotes two, hires from Cbus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
NZ Super Fund has made three key appointments to its investment team, covering private equity, real assets and sustainable investment. In an update, NZ Super Fund said it has promoted Sian Orr to the role of director, private equity. Orr was previously ...

IFM expands UK presence with acquisitions

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... IFM share our values, vision and commitment to providing mission-critical equipment to our valued customers." "Their investment builds on all that has been achieved to date, and we look forward to working together to cement our position as a leader in ...

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
Australia's economy will take a hit at the fallout of the Middle East conflict, but the good news is it will avoid a recession, J.P. Morgan Asset Management predicts. The asset manager downgraded Australia's annualised growth rate from 2% tipped at ...

Insignia Financial delists from ASX

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... its progress towards its vision to be the leading and most efficient diversified wealth management company. "Their investment reflects strong confidence in our business and allows us to stay focused on what matters most - delivering better outcomes for ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "March CPI inflation of 4.6% is up from the 3.7% annual inflation to February. Annual CPI inflation is the highest it's ...