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Evidentia names chief investment strategist

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... early April. Gareth Aird will join early next month to lead the firm's macroeconomic research capabilities, including strong focus on interest rates, inflation, currency movements and global market forces. He will also support advisers with insights ...

Centuria bullish on large format retail sector, launches new fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... vertical. The pandemic accelerated DIY home improvement trends but we've also seen a shift in Australians' lifestyle, with a focus on home entertainment and outdoor living, which LFR retailers cater to," Centuria joint chief executive Jason Huljich said. ...

AFM, PGIM announce exit from Qld retirement village developer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... of their evolution." Meanwhile, PGIM head of Australia for real estate Steve Bulloch added that the business continues to focus on sectors that will outperform. "We appreciate the opportunity to work with Aura and AFM on this successful transaction and ...

Former ASIC deputy chair Crennan steps in as York St Capital chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
York St Capital has appointed former ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan as chair. York St Capital is a Melbourne-based multi-asset investment firm focused on digital assets, commodities and real estate. It has recently expanded its presence into the United ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... clearly as possible for the people who rely on it." Also in its submission, Cbus said retirement confidence remains a key focus for the fund and its members. "Members tell us they're unsure about key parts of retirement, including how and when to ...

Vanguard pays $40m in ESG antitrust lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... general and other states with our investors' best interest in mind as it allows us to put this distraction behind us and focus on what matters-giving our investors the best chance for investment success." The case remains in play against BlackRock ...

TAL to create Pathways for simpler mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
A new digital platform named Pathways will be developed by TAL, the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC), University of Sydney, and Workcom to improve the experience of making an income protection claims for mental health reasons. The ...

AFCA expands C-suite with three hires

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... including the evolution of AFCA's funding model and the modernisation of core systems, it said. "As our jurisdiction expands, my focus remains on strengthening our operations and supporting our people so we can continue delivering fair, timely and high-quality ...

MA Financial to realise $20m on aged care facility sale

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... performance of the fund highlights MA Financial's strong track record of delivering its investors great outcomes through its focus on active management of assets."

ASX outlines upcoming plans to 'rebuild confidence'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
The ASX submitted its Commitment Plan in response to the ASIC Inquiry Panel's Interim Report, outlining what it will focus on to transform and rebuild confidence to support its reset as Australia's critical market infrastructure. The submission is in ...