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AWAG's profit takes hit from geopolitics in FY26

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... "strong" with zero debt and $3.9 million available in its cash reserves. "The industry is now firmly in the spotlight with the banks and industry funds all expressing a strong desire to participate in the wealth advisory sector," AWAG chair Lee Iafrate ...

ASX launches first Australian bond and credit index futures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... manage portfolios, hedge risk and access fixed income markets more efficiently," Sharaby said. The contracts are aimed at banks, asset managers, ETF issuers, superannuation funds, proprietary trading firms and market makers. The launch follows engagement ...

VanEck cuts fees on gold ETF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... August and we believe there are several long-term structural tailwinds that could sustain the rally," Neiron said. "Central banks continue to diversify their reserves, inflation remains a risk and recent US treasury bond buyback signals concerns around ...

A tough year for high-duration bond investors: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... in growth measures and rising inflation indicators were key drivers here, reflecting the hawkish pivot of several central banks as the year progressed. "European Central Bank also hiked by 0.25% per year to 2.25%, citing concerns around the energy shock ...

Aussie Olympian's brother sentenced over crypto scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026
... Sarah Court said: "Gunn ignored several clear warnings, including customer complaints made to Mormarkets' various Australian banks, that the money moving through Mormarkets' accounts was linked to suspected scam activity." "By continuing to deal with ...

ASIC simplifies guidance to improve capital raising activity

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026
... principles-based proposal by ASIC. Sell-side research is prepared by Australian financial services licensees such as investment banks and stockbrokers to help clients make investment decisions including about upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) ...

Aberdeen backs global growth despite rising inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... remaining above trend despite a recent energy shock which kept inflation elevated and complicated the outlook for central banks. Aberdeen Investments chief investments officer Peter Branner said the investment backdrop remained supportive for risk assets ...

Income generating index ETFs gain traction post Budget

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... one of its strongest bull markets in decades. "Importantly, long-term demand remains robust, particularly among central banks, with recent surveys showing that 89% of central banks expect global gold reserves to increase over the next 12 months as countries ...

Mosaic Private names investment chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
... "At Mosaic Private, our focus is on deep relationships and our unique collaboration strategy working alongside the major banks, and building out a market-leading investment team" Cowen said. "Johnny has the depth and breadth of experience which will ...

Investors Mutual founders launch new venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... seeing opportunity to build a well-diversified value portfolio. "Large-cap managers are virtually forced to own the major banks and resources stocks, even though many of them are now trading at record valuations," Tagliaferro continued. "Investing in ...