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North expands adviser support with new hire

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... the addition of eight new business managers to North's national sales team earlier this year, reflecting AMP broader push to strengthen its footprint across the advice sector. Goodwin said the newly created role will support advisers as it continues ...

AI to outweigh inflation fears in fixed income markets: Allspring

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

Rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions may be dominating fixed income markets today, but Allspring Global Investments head of global macro strategy Noah Wise believes Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become the far more significant force, shaping ...

Structural reforms necessary despite global shocks: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

Addressing the National Press Club Treasurer Jim Chalmers said global shocks are no longer rare and it is not possible to wait for calm to embark on big policy changes. "It's no longer possible to separate cyclical and structural change, or to deal ...

Iress names chief tech officer to lead AI transformation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

Iress has appointed Darryl Campbell-Blackwell as the group chief technology officer as it pushes ahead to modernise its core platforms by embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across them. Campbell-Blackwell brings more than 25 years' experience in ...

Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... tackle structural productivity concerns in the Australian economy. The ABA said the Federal Budget has laid the groundwork to push productivity across financial services. ABA chief executive Simon Birmingham said increasing the focus on improving productivity ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

The government has introduced a package of reforms in the budget in a bid to support resilience, investment and risk taking as well as unlock patient capital for young and expanding firms. It said it will permanently extend the $20,000 instant asset ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled a new $2 billion Local Infrastructure Fund aimed at accelerating housing delivery and easing development delays. The fund will support local governments and state utilities providers in delivering essential "last mile" ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... $18,100 more by retirement in today's dollars. Similar meaningful increases are projected for 16- and 17-year-old workers The push to extend super coverage for younger workers forms part of a broader policy debate around equity within the retirement ...

Super funds welcome UK's Supers Unit to push investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

The Australian superannuation industry has welcomed the creation of a dedicated Supers Unit by the UK government, which will prove as a point of contact to help funds identify and progress investment opportunities in the UK. This follows a commitment ...

Openmarkets makes private wealth play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... private wealth advisory has onboarded several new advisers across Australia in the past 12 months as part of a strategic push into the wealth management sector. Arima Investment Partners and Cahill Private Clients are some of the businesses now operating ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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