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ASIC flags disclosure flaws in first wave of mandatory climate reports

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has raised concerns over the use of misleading disclaimers, inconsistent climate risk disclosures and unclear reporting assumptions in the first round of mandatory sustainability reports lodged ...

Investors rotate into fixed income as diversification demand grows: Capital Group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
Institutional investors are increasing allocations to fixed income and broadening exposure beyond the US as they reposition portfolios for a more volatile and fragmented macro environment, according to new research from Capital Group. The firms Fixed ...

Ausbil appointed co-manager for NYSE-listed fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... about US$25 million in assets. Some top holdings are TMX Group, Nissan Chemical Corporation, Terna and Centrica. The new mandate builds on Ausbil's established global small-cap strategy, targeting market inefficiencies by investing in quality companies ...

NZ Super 'accepts' court loss, updates policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... Cristina Billett said Guardians accepted that its policies need more specificity and would be amending them accordingly. "Our mandate requires us to manage the Super Fund in a manner consistent with, among other things, avoiding prejudice to New Zealand's ...

TCorp awards $1bn mandate to UK insurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
TCorp has awarded a $1 billion mandate to UK-based insurance specialist Hiscox Capital Partners. TCorp head of listed and unlisted asset management James Murray told Financial Standard the partnership was a strategic opportunity. "We see this as a strategic ...

Future Group invests in energy transition with fresh mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
Future Group has invested an undisclosed sum in I Squared Capital's Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund (ETIF) to fast-track its energy transition effort, while seeking exclusive opportunities outside the Australian market. ETIF supports climate change ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... Partners financial adviser and managing director Will Hamilton slammed the tax reforms. "The government does not have a mandate for these changes. The Prime Minister stated clearly that taxes would not be raised and key settings such as negative gearing ...

Brighter Super, QIC Ventures invest in ProcurePro

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... and QIC recently backed Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT) in a Series A raise. The deals are part of the $50 million mandate QIC won from Brighter Super last year to help drive investments in Queensland-based, high-growth businesses.

Macquarie Asset Management earnings soar to $2.6bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
Macquarie Asset 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 ...

TelstraSuper did fall foul of IDR obligations: Federal Court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
TelstraSuper failed to respond to many complaints within the mandated 45-day period and, in some cases, failed to justify the delay or inform members of their right to complain to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), the Federal Court ...