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US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
The artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom continued to drive US equity markets higher in May, while Australian shares delivered comparatively modest gains amid weaker earnings outlooks and pressure on the banking sector, according to UniSuper ...

Rest appoints head of CIO office

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... appointment in as many months for the $105 billion super fund, having appointed Marina Pasika as head of private markets in May. Pasika had been serving in the role in an acting capacity since October 2025, stepping up after Simon Esposito left the fund ...

KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... Yates along with the national managing partner of audit and assurance Julian McPherson have resigned from their positions on May 29. While the board has appointed Stan Stavros as interim chief executive of KPMG Australia, the consulting giant said the ...

VanEck launches new Australian equity ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... of market size, VanEck said. VanEck said quality investing methodology remains relevant in a highly selective segment that may be influenced by political developments, potential shifts in market leadership and elevated valuations across parts of the ...

Dexus forced to sell stake in airports

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... judgment carefully to understand the court's findings and their implications and are considering grounds of appeal that may be available." "If an appeal is intended to be filed, the Dexus Bloc shareholders may seek the further continuation of the ...

We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... of Advice, he said doing so can enhance the ombudsman's understanding to fast-track the process and develop an outcome that may be acceptable for all parties involved. "Case managers will make a call, whether they think it's something that can be ...

Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... world with it. No investment book could prepare investors for such a scale of market dislocation. But to MFS, the numbers may be different, but they've seen it all before. Founded in 1924, MFS is one of the longest-running asset managers in the world ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... familiar with ETFs at 45% following by millennials at 33%. "The higher levels of ETF familiarity reported by younger Australians may reflect the fact that ETFs have only been available in the Australian market for 25 years, with the first Australian ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... weakening livelihoods. "In contexts where social protection systems are limited or fiscal buffers are constrained, these pressures may translate quickly into increased poverty and vulnerability," the UN said. Disruptions to remittance flows and exchange ...

Future Fund chief says staff departure not at 'worrying level'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... role like this to take a while". The sovereign wealth fund commented last month on allegations Arndt's leadership style may be forcing staff out the door, stating the departures were not irregular, particularly in a competitive environment. It also ...