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Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE, slashes fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
Unveiling several updates, Allianz Retire+ has slashed fees for its retirement income product AGILE to 0.30% p.a. as well as the wait period to commence the lifetime income. The product fee has dropped from 0.80% p.a. while the wait time to commence ...

Macquarie sees 'substantially' higher profits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... continue to maintain a cautious stance, with a conservative approach to capital, funding and liquidity that positions us well to respond to the current environment, Macquarie said. Despite short-term concerns, Macquarie said in the medium term it expects ...

Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... broad-based gains across global markets, with most major asset classes delivering positive returns. Equities performed especially well, while fixed income also posted gains in light of global rate cuts and narrowing credit spreads," Gao said. "Looking ...

Federated Hermes enters local wholesale market

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... of trade finance Chris McGinely said: "The defensive power of trade finance during periods of public market turbulence is well recognised by our institutional clients, who value its diversification benefits." "The Federated Hermes Trade Finance strategy ...

Challenger-led consortium bids for Pepper Money

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... no more than 25% of the total Pepper Money shares. Established in 2000, Pepper Money provides residential home loans, as well as asset finance, commercial real estate and novated leases in Australia. In New Zealand it offers residential home loans. Pepper ...

RBA overlooked government spending in rate hike: Hearing

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... the decision they have took today. "I want to talk about the Treasurer's words, not your words." Bullock fired back: "Well, I don't have a view on the Treasurer's words."

KKR to acquire Arctos Partners

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... opportunity." "The team has complementary strengths, strong cultural alignment, and an entrepreneurial approach that fits well with KKR. We look forward to working together to build a platform that expands opportunities across the entire KKR ecosystem." ...

Macquarie AM to acquire Last Mile Infrastructure and Energy Assets Group

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... connections base." "We are proud of the progress achieved both under our ownership and in partnership with MAM, leaving Last Mile well positioned for its next phase and marking another successful investment in the energy transition, an area where we ...

First Sentier names new institutional sales lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... reported to Quin Smith, head of distribution for Australia and New Zealand. A First Sentier spokesperson wished Kandasamy well in his future endeavours. "Our institutional clients remain a key priority for the group, and Peter and the team look forward ...

Aware Super appoints fixed income specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... brings an exceptional depth of experience across fixed income portfolio management, macro markets and implementation, as well as a strong track record of building robust investment and risk management frameworks. "As we continue to internalise more of ...