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GQG reports nearly US$10 outflows, keeps FUM stable

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... compounding of its funds under management (FUM). "Revenue exceeded forecasts as fee margins declined slower. Cost growth was much lower than our expectations. These factors led to higher operating margins, compared with our forecast decline," he said. ...

Super funds can drive member engagement through insurance: TAL

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... workforce patterns, career breaks and part-time employment could leave some members underinsured, particularly women with lower super balances. TAL said more personalised communications, digital tools and guidance tied to major life events could help ...

Magellan confirms job losses

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

... "Magellan is ceding management of its flagship strategy and slashing fees, steps it has historically resisted. The shift to lower-cost systematic approached also reshapes Magellan's own product suite," Ler said. "We don't expect earnings improvement. ...

Vision Super to close Diversified Bonds option

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... to outperform its benchmarks over rolling five-year periods. It targeted members who want greater stability of return and lower medium-term returns than the Balanced Growth option. The Cash option on the other hand aims to outperform the Bloomberg Ausbond ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... tax refunds or other benefits consumers might receive from the Big Beautiful Bill in the US. In Australia, the middle to lower income bracket is also fiscally constrained, especially if they need to drive a reasonable distance to work. "Certain forecasts ...

Rest calls on government to fix 'motherhood penalty'

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... the gap emerges early and widens during peak caregiving years. Among members aged 25 to 40, women receive significantly lower annual contributions than men, reflecting lower incomes and more frequent part-time work. This trend is echoed nationally, with ...

Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... because they'll be covered." Under the "TrumpIRA" plan, the government will contribute up to $1000 per year to eligible lower- and middle-income workers who contribute to qualifying retirement accounts, through the Saver's Match program. The scheme will ...

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... markets around the world," he said. "[It] does seem like the ASEAN countries are the ones that are probably going to be at the lower end [in terms of] economic consequences and not having the same composition as a market benefit some of these big secular ...

'Beware the predictions of political experts': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... sidelines. It's missed the recovery. It's not over yet, so those members might still get a chance to get back in at lower prices, but we just don't know. It's all a bit of a gamble," Pearce said.

Treasury to abolish CGT discount: Reports

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... rents as rental supply tightens further. "Combined, these tax changes would have a compounding effect, fewer rental homes, lower housing construction and higher rents paid by tenants," she said. "Renter affordability is ultimately about supply. When ...

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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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