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Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... right question is not whether there's a last-minute climbdown. It should be: what happens to markets if the risk of disruption to the Strait of Hormuz is now permanently higher?" Roughly a fifth of global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz ...

Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... scenarios to play out. It does take time for oil shortages to make their way through the system." Colosimo noted the disruption in oil supply is more than just price increases. It is about quantity and if there is enough fuel to keep the economy ticking ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... private equity exposures to the software industry, where valuations have come under pressure in the face of potential disruption from AI-based competition," the RBA said. In Australia, since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, the RBA observed ...

Janus Henderson says Victory deal could leave it 'gravely damaged'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... substantial cost-cutting in the business. Janus Henderson said it suggests "a level of cost-cutting that could lead to the disruption of systems and services, attrition of investment staff, deterioration in compliance functions and the degradation of ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... resolution," it said. Murray was praised for his "authentic and empathetic leadership" which ensured minimal member disruption, strong staff engagement and cultural integration across a multi-location workforce. FEAL chair Brian Delaney said: "In a period ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... war between the US/Israel and Iran. As oil prices have spiked - modestly at first - but more aggressively as supply disruption fears have increased, equity markets have followed a similar path, but on the downside," Todd said. "To suggest the conflict ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... being embedded across enterprises and ensure investment portfolios are resilient to technological and geopolitical disruption. The summit will build on engagement with governments globally, including in the UK and European Union. ART chief executive ...

ASX loses $100bn as Iran war escalates

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

The ASX 200 saw around $100 billion wiped at the open as the war in Iran continues to escalate. Oil prices have surged more than 20% due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz; a critical checkpoint for the world's oil supply. Betashares chief economist ...

ASX rebalance sees DigiCo exit top 200

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... take leave so soon after commencing the role and fortunate to have a highly capable team to allow me this time without disruption to the business," Juniper said. In Juniper's absence, Chris Maher will assume the role of interim chief executive which ...

Product showcase: Follow the leaders

STAFF WRITER | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... demonstrates a growing economic moat, either via a growing product value proposition, improving capital structure or shrinking disruption risk. More broadly, it looks for an incremental return of equity for each business. Once the right founder and business ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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