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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... manager on June 1. Late last year, Aboud left Allianz Retire+ as its chief product and marketing officer, a role he assumed in May 2021. Prior to Allianz Retire+ he was in senior marketing roles at Certane, FIIG Securities, Macquarie Group and Westpac. ...

Raiz names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... nearly four years in the post and has been replaced by former Selfwealth chief Craig Keary. Brendan Malone left the top job on May 29 and remains on gardening leave until 29 May 2027. Keary commenced as chief executive on June 1, wrapping up a stint ...

Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... sidelines before it can start cutting." However, VanEck head of investments and capital markets Russel Chesler warned Australia may now be entering a "stagflationary regime". "GDP growth is slowing, unemployment is rising and inflation remains elevated," ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... obligations. "Overall, whistleblowing poses risks to psychological and physical health, finances, and job security, which may deter potential whistleblowers in coming forward," the consultation said. However, Treasury also noted financial incentives ...

Invesco, Trinetra IM strategies to wind up

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... Fund, which had about $37.5 million in assets, will terminate on June 4. Application and withdrawal requests were suspended on May 1. Invesco Australia, the responsible entity of the fund, said: "Following a review of the fund, Invesco has determined ...

Pengana raises $150m for AI-focused LIT

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... their highest growth phases. By the time these companies reach public markets, a significant portion of their return potential may already have been captured by private investors. Investing in unlisted securities can provide earlier participation in ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... support Brazil's role in global trade." The transaction follows MAM's acquisition of a Brazilian toll road portfolio platform in May last year. Meanwhile, CLI's management will remain unchanged, with Gabriel Motta continuing as chief executive. "The ...

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 ...