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FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... to Kpler, and at least 800,000 bpd of oil from Russia," according to research organisation the Centre on Global Energy Policy. "It is difficult to determine exactly how much crude the Russian oil companies sanctioned by the United States - Rosneft, Lukoil ...

Small pocket of failed measures can 'blow the entire business': Anderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson warned licensees to improve their control measures for authorised representatives to avoid any unintended consequences. Breaking down licensees' ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
APRA executive director of superannuation, life and private health insurance Jane Magill said total and permanent disability insurance (TPD) in its current form is being tested by the sharp rise in mental health claims. Speaking at the All Actuaries ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... likely if inflation proves stubborn. "With growth already weak and the RBA's latest forecasts subdued, the Monetary Policy Board will be mindful that tighter policy could do more damage to activity than is needed to bring inflation back under control," ...

ASIC, APRA target insurers' TPD product sustainability

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... experience and emerging risk trends. ASIC said insurers must continue to handle claims in accordance with the relevant policy terms and their legislative obligations. For product design, participants debated what a "future fit protection product" for ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... demand for advice as more investors seek to structure, protect and transition their wealth efficiently in a tightening policy and tax environment. "The high-net-worth segment continues to expand at pace, but advice penetration hasn't kept up. That ...

Aware Super names head of stewardship

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... Newton brings over two decades of investment and ESG experience to the team, having worked across corporate strategy, public policy, asset management and commercial development initiatives in Australia at AMP, ANZ, Deloitte and Victorian Treasury. He ...

Macquarie shareholders question its climate change commitment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... emissions reduction". "High energy costs, and the accompanying impact on the cost of living, have seen a shift in public policy priorities and greater recognition in recent years that fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, will be required for some ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... equities." However, a "geopolitical risk premium" in the markets is filtering through. " Despite all this clear evidence that policy uncertainty is moving up, we have seen complete resilience in markets over 2026 - to everything that's been happening ...

SIAA focuses mission on building prosperity for investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... deepen even further our relationships with government and regulators." In the last 12 months, SIAA has launched 13 public policy submissions and attended 127 government meetings. Among other initiatives, SIAA helped secure recognition for reform to adviser ...