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Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his address at the National Press Club to stress the importance of economic sovereignty to support national resilience. Albanese said the government is focused on ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... travel to the European Union more easily and will benefit from streamlined recognition of their Australian qualifications," Prime Minister Anothony Albanese explained. "I am proud that we have been able to secure this deal, which will deliver benefits ...

Prime Super closes two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Prime Super is closing two options following a recent review of its asset allocations. The Fixed Interest option will close from May 15. Members invested in the option will be able to switch out of it until May 22. Any members still invested in the ...

QIC promotes infrastructure debt duo

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... at ESR, Charter Hall, GPT, Lendlease and Logos in Australia and the UK. Most recently, she led ESR's flagship super-prime industrial and logistics fund, managing a $3.5 billion portfolio and $1.5 billion development pipeline. "Her strong track record ...

Prime Super picks new asset consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
Prime Super has ended its long-standing relationship with PATRIZIA, appointing a new asset consultant in its place. Frontier Advisors will take over as Prime Super's asset consultant on June 1. PATRIZIA had served as the fund's asset consultant for ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... superannuation but truncating debate on those changes to superannuation too. Why would Australians have believed them? The Prime Minister said it. The Treasurer said it. Every single Labor candidate said it," Hume continued. "There would be no changes ...

Big super to work with Canadian counterparts to drive investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... over the long run," CPP Investments president and chief executive John Graham said. The MoU comes as the Right Honorable Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney visits Australia, alongside Canadian Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe ...

Product showcase: Strength amid noise

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... changed. We see US Middle Market companies - typically those generating between US$25 million and US$250 million in EBITDA - as prime beneficiaries of the long-term, bipartisan push to rebuild core American industries and reshore essential economic activity. ...

Spain plans sovereign wealth fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... funded through €10.5 billion in EU funds and is aiming to raise another €120 billion over time through private debt. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the fund will replace the NextGenerationEU funds that have helped Spain's pandemic recovery ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... Oxfam said in Australia, over 3.7 million people live in poverty, including 757,000 children under 15 years. "We have a Prime Minister who talks about creating a kinder and fairer Australia. The government has the tools to act. Ensuring the richest Australians ...