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AustralianSuper expands European footprint with new hire

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... spent eight years at UBS as managing director in a range of treasury roles, including global head of funding, EMEA, and investment bank treasurer. During this time, Ginet reshaped the treasury operating model and delivered major liquidity, funding and ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... could unintentionally drive Australians towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a vehicle for residential property investment, exposing consumers to heightened risks. In its submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee's inquiry into ...

La Caisse to acquire Transurban toll road stake

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... Montreal across the Rivière des Prairies to commercial and residential areas. The transaction follows La Caisse's initial investment in 2023, when it acquired a 50% stake from Transurban in the A25 Concession. Plenary Americas, a La Caisse portfolio ...

IFM raises Atlas Arteria's bid, urges shareholders to accept

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
IFM Investors has raised its bid for Atlas Arteria to its maximum consideration of $5.10 per security, calling it the best and final offer in the absence of a competitive offer. This values the toll road operator at around $7.4 billion, up from the ...

ACCC approves Magellan, Barrenjoey merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... ambition to build one of Australia's leading financial services businesses." He added Magellan has "built a recognised investment management franchise, supported by deep investment expertise and longstanding client relationships." Magellan's board ...

Imprisoned fraudster's wife banned by ASIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
ASIC has disqualified Shashikumari Agrawal (Mrs Agrawal), the wife of the imprisoned director Krishnakumar Agrawal (Mr Agrawal), from managing corporations for five years due to her role in the collapsed Mansa Group. Mrs Agrawal and Mr Agrawal were ...

ASX to pay $23m, admits misrepresentation over CHESS replacement

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... to the market about a significant and complex project that carried real consequences for confidence, planning, and investment across the market. "Accurate and timely disclosures are fundamental to maintaining trust in Australia's financial markets, particularly ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... advisers and individuals as they reassess their tax structures and financial circumstances," says John Laver, head of investment at Generation Life. Diversified tax structures Advisers are reframing strategies to prepare for a new tax regime. Traditionally ...

Cybersecurity, tech ETFs strongest performers in May

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... year-on-year earnings growth in Q1 2026, more than double consensus, driven by the hyperscaler capex cycle," Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden said. "Emerging markets were a standout, the MSCI EM index rose 9.7% as investors rotated into ...

Top campaigns of the year recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... congratulate the winners of this year's awards. They reflect the best and brightest in the industry and have demonstrated investment excellence in uncertain times," Rainmaker manager director Chris Page said. "With trillions of dollars pouring into ...