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RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... sweats" when it is growing at 2.3% points to a more fundamental problem in the economy, Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith said, noting the "poor capacity" to produce goods and services, as well as the low run rate. "That we are here is ...

Fed leaves rates on hold as Powell issues message to Trump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... who has been outspoken about his desire for the Fed to cut rates. As a result of the hold overnight, GSFM market analyst Stephen Miller said the Trump administration will be frustrated. "Of course, that won't please the White House but with US economic ...

GCQ hires longtime Platinum executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... professional development of the firm's analysts and portfolio managers. He will also work closely with head of distribution Stephen Higgins. All up, Isles spent over two decades at Platinum most recently as head of investment looking after the investment ...

NGS Super appoints Robeco to manage two new mandates

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... sustainability considerations while still tailoring portfolios to client goals and needs. Robeco head for Australia and New Zealand Stephen Dennis said: "Through Robeco's quantitative investing capabilities, we create tailored solutions that seek ...

Super moves: NGS Super, HESTA, Mercer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... Managers, which invests on behalf of insurers, pension schemes, fiduciaries and sovereign wealth funds in Europe and the US. Stephen Murray will rejoin the Irish fund as a portfolio manager on the alternatives team. Murray began his career as an investment ...

Schroders recruits head of ETFs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Schroders has appointed its first global head of exchange-traded funds to further supercharge the business after hitting over US$1 billion in active ETF assets. Tom Stephens will lead Schroders' global ETF strategy across products, infrastructure ...

Inflation pulls back in November

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... inflation - keeping it on a tight leash this year will not be straightforward," Hannah said. Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith said given the CPI read, the RBA now has an important decision to make. "The RBA will remain on high alert for ...

Most read in 2025: Superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... sector this year. Minimum standard services for super funds welcomed Treasurer Jim Chalmers and former Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones announced new mandatory minimum service standards for all large APRA-regulated superannuation funds. Chalmers said ...

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... artificial intelligence (AI) boom progresses will be the major themes to watch, they've said. GSFM investment strategy advisor Stephen Miller said many of the same themes that played out in 2025 will continue to impact markets in 2026. "The questions ...

Super moves: AustralianSuper, UniSuper, Team Super, CFS, TAL

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
... distribution and specialist functions in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and most recently, Sydney. Elsewhere, Team Super has recruited Stephen Chainey as a key employer relationship manager. While Chainey spent nine years at IOOF / Insignia Financial, he has a ...