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TCorp awards $1bn mandate to UK insurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... and $21.6 billion in 2026-27, down $4 billion. TCorp also recently confirmed Gavin Sinnott as general manager, financial markets, in March. Sinnott had been acting in the role since December 2025, having previously served as head of balance sheet for ...

Future Group invests in energy transition with fresh mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... the US, the firm said. Commenting, Future Group deputy chief investment officer David Allen said the exposure to global markets is an important step in advancing the energy transition. "As Australia's first superannuation fund to invest in I Squared's ...

ASX not in a rush to pick next chief executive: Chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... where we've got a very competent internal executive to fulfill that role." The ASX has appointed group executive of markets and listings Darren Yip as interim chief executive, as the exchange continues its search for a permanent leader. Yip will ...

Super funds welcome UK's Supers Unit to push investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... executive Debby Blakey also welcomed efforts to reduce barriers to investment and build stronger networks between the two markets. "Initiatives like this can support further investment in areas such as the digital and energy transitions where HESTA has ...

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THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
The biggest risk to retirement may not be markets, but strategies that haven't kept pace with today's needs. For financial advisers who want to stay at the leading edge, Allianz Retire+ offers a compelling solution. Retirement income products ...

Perpetual to wind up fixed income fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... sharply higher and reigniting stagflation concerns. The war created volatility across energy, rates, equities and credit markets as inflation was re-priced, as was central bank paths and recession risks," the fund said. However, income return was a major ...

GSFM launches two global private markets funds

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
GSFM is offering new global private markets opportunities to local institutional and wholesale investors,launching of two new funds in conjunction with its Canadian affiliation. GSFM, with CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM) as investment manager of ...

Mulino, Hogan headline 2026 SIAA Conference

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... which is themed on investing in growth and resilience, will also delve into hot-topic issues such as regulation, private markets and platforms. As top headliners, assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino and shadow assistant treasurer Kevin Hogan will present ...

Macquarie Asset Management earnings soar to $2.6bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... Management's (MAM) earnings soared to $2.6 billion largely driven by bumper performance fees charged on its private markets transactions. MAM's net profit jumped 27% in its full-year reporting period ending March thanks to private markets-managed ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... for purpose and align with the test's objectives, Treasury said, as this will also reflect structural changes in the markets. Treasury is also proposing to extend the test to more superannuation products. The test currently applies to some 560 products ...