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Future Fund gains nearly $2bn in March quarter despite market volatility

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... stagflationary global environment," Arndt said. "Over the year, risk markets were supportive but there was a significant change of sentiment in the March quarter. The portfolio result reflects the strong performance of risk markets and our neutral risk ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... high standard of service delivery. Firefighters would continue to be employed by Airservices and this proposal would not change how ARFFS operations are conducted, including how decisions on mutual aid to other emergency services are made. UFUAV, representing ...

Unpaid super costs workers $24.4bn: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... reforms, coming in July 1, will require employers to pay super at the same time as wages, replacing the quarterly system. The change is expected to improve transparency and make it easier to detect underpayments early. The Australian Taxation Office ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Cbus members will see an average 46% increase in death and TPD premiums from July 1. Default cover premiums will increase between $0.19 cents and $10.24 per week. There will also be a 12% increase for some income protection categories, the first rise ...

Super funds score win on stamp duty disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... seven years in fees and costs summaries publishing in Product Disclosure Statements, rather than as an annual sum. The change is in response to concerns the inclusion of transaction costs, including stamp duty, may have been negatively influencing investment ...

Lazard AM launches emerging market fund to retail sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has launched an emerging markets equity fund to retail investors. The Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Advantage Fund, which uses a quantitative solution and systematic investment process, is now available to retail investors. ...

Treasury consults to align company minimum tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Treasury is currently seeking feedback in making several changes in the Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Act 2024, as it aims to be consistent with the rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ...

Clime Investment offloads SMA business

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
Clime Investment Management is selling its separately managed accounts (SMA) products and some managed funds for about $7.7 million to an unnamed party. The cash transaction is subject to platform consent, due diligence and completed documentation. ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The insurers were recognised for excellence in adviser service and product innovation. At an event in Sydney last night, NEOS took home the 2026 Life Insurance Award for Excellence in Adviser Service, presented by Financial Standard. NEOS was selected ...

JANA appoints inaugural chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The asset consultant will soon have its own chief investment officer, hiring Matt Wacher to the newly created role. JANA said the appointment reflects its constant evolution as the world in which it operates changes, with client and regulatory expectations ...