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Macquarie Asset Management earnings soar to $2.6bn

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... profit of $4.8 billion, jumping 30% annually. This marks the third consecutive year of earnings growth and the second highest in Macquarie's history. Macquarie Group managing director and chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake said the results come ...

Northern Trust appoints APAC head of industry development

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... it among the top providers in a market that has grown to more than $6 trillion in assets overall. It also has the third-highest assets under administration. Sara's appointment signals a continued focus on building strategic relationships and positioning ...

Unpaid super costs workers $24.4bn: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

... State-by-state data highlights the uneven impact of unpaid super across the country. While New South Wales recorded the highest total shortfall, other large states also saw significant losses, including Victoria and Queensland where underpayments averaged ...

TPD and disability claims behind 88% of life insurance disputes

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026

... followed by individuals who received advice, accounting for 33% of the disputes made on claims. DII disputes were the highest from both sections, with group super disputing 3194 of the claims and advised individuals disputing 2118 of the claims. DII ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... 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 been since September 2023," ABS head of prices statistics Sue-Ellen Luke said. Trimmed mean annual inflation ...

Canada launches first sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... infrastructure, it said. All returns will be reinvested in the fund; it will direct its capital into investments with the highest potential returns. At the same time, and to help capitalise the fund, a retail investment product will be launched to ensure ...

Future Fund defends itself over staff exits

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... departures were not irregular, particularly in a competitive environment. "Staff engagement stands at 82% and is the eighth highest among the 107 Agencies in the Australian Public Service. Staff turnover is normal at 11.8% to 12.8% in each of the last ...

Hostplus extends Citi mandate

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... Street ($1.08tn), Citigroup ($1.05tn), Northern Trust ($995bn), and BNP Paribas ($824.2bn). BNP Paribas' AUC jumped the highest by nearly 50% in the second half of 2025 following deals with Insignia Financial, University of Sydney Endowment Fund ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... products recommended. There were no changes to valuations for risk clients or those charging SMSF administration fees. The highest multiples are attached to risk books with clients under 55 years of age, at up to 3.2x, while the lowest is for those under ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... natural gas, is quite a good earner at the moment, but we are almost wholly reliant on imports for oil, and we are the highest user of diesel per capita in the world," he said. "So, this is a big real income shock for Australia, even if national income ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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