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WAM active strategy delivers 75.5%

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... attributed to key themes around critical minerals, electrification, precious metals and artificial intelligence. "Equity markets over the 2026 financial year were characterised by elevated volatility, rapid shifts in macroeconomic expectations and pronounced ...

Campbell Global promotes new head of global acquisition

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... Barbara would oversee the firm's global acquisition strategy as it continues investing across international forestry markets.

Aberdeen backs global growth despite rising inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... elevated and inflation shocks are more frequent," Branner said. "Our base case scenario assumes a stabilisation in oil markets and continued economic expansion, but tail risks remain material. Investors should therefore remain constructive on risk assets ...

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... equities, particularly technology and AI-related investments, helped drive returns, while our diversified exposure to private markets provided additional resilience." Sicilia also noted growth in the technology sector was not confined just to the US. ...

ASIC fines Deutsche Bank for 'systemic' reporting failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... said, noting Deutsche Bank's failure is "undermining the accuracy of data used to monitor Australia's financial markets." "The direction fields are important mandatory data elements under the ASIC rules, indicating whether the reporting entity ...

Australian ETF industry closes in on $400bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... Wickenden said the results reflected sustained investor confidence despite an uneven global market backdrop. "Global equity markets rallied through the first half of 2026, powered by evidence that AI capital expenditure is starting to convert into profit," ...

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... performance has once again "deteriorated", with all funds underperforming on a five-year basis. Macquarie said while global markets performed strongly in the June quarter, all GQG strategies underperformed according to its tracker. "We have recut our ...

KKR injects $400m into Ampol

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... transaction was supported by KKR's private credit and insurance platforms. KKR partner and head of Asia credit and markets Diane Raposio said: "We are focused on providing flexible capital to high-quality companies as they pursue their strategic ...

Income generating index ETFs gain traction post Budget

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... the context of gold's extraordinary run over recent years, with the metal having delivered one of its strongest bull markets in decades. "Importantly, long-term demand remains robust, particularly among central banks, with recent surveys showing ...

ASFA makes suggestions for performance test overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... methodology, with greater flexibility for APRA to update benchmarks in consultation with industry experts as investment markets evolve. Koval said the review comes after Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the government was looking at changes to the performance ...