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Inflation could surge above 4%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... predicting it will rise above 4%. "I've made it really clear that we had an inflation challenge in our economy and developments in the Middle East over the last couple of weeks will make that more challenging rather than less challenging," Chalmers said. ...

NZ Super continues to build investment team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... in New Zealand and Australia, through renewable energy projects in the US and Europe, to the various residential developments we are currently involved in around New Zealand. "It's satisfying to work on projects that provide social and environmental ...

Sequoia weighs InterPrac's fate, launches review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... "Interprac intends all avenues including engagement with Kings Counsel on these matters." Furthermore, Crole said recent developments along with the ASIC notices and AFCA defences have "constrained new business flows and necessitated a decision by the ...

Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... data and clearer principles, the goal is to lift the quality of retirement solutions and member outcomes. "These developments show a future path for defined contribution systems: stronger governance, greater transparency, consolidation where needed ...

Government to ask super funds to invest in defence infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, serve no useful strategic value and some will instead be used for new housing developments, among other things.

Super moves: Brighter Super, UniSuper, Rest, Acenda

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... Australia Bank for four years, with responsibilities spanning balance sheet management and liquidity risk. In other developments, Brighter Super has appointed Estella Zhang (pictured) as a senior investment analyst. Zhang joins the $36 billion superannuation ...

Nanuk AM hires former Lazard distribution lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... investment chief Tom King. "Advisors are increasingly recognising that aligning clients' investments with these developments is a logical approach that can deliver strong returns and that we have been able to do this without significant style biases ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... on changing global markets. "Looking ahead, we expect global markets to remain influenced by economic and policy developments, including efforts to manage inflation, support growth and stimulate investment in areas like technology and housing," Eliot ...

Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEF

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... technologies, particularly as companies spend big on it yet returns on ambitious projects remain unclear. "Technological developments and new innovations are driving opportunities, with vast potential benefits from health and education to agriculture ...

First batch of specialist advisers graduate SMSFA program

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... programs and technical assistance for SSA specialists also ensures I stay up to date with legislative changes and developments in the SMSF space. "The SSA designation demonstrates specialist competence in the complex world of SMSFs, giving both my clients ...