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Ausbil sees AI, critical minerals driving next growth cycle

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... forecasts a return to positive earnings growth across the Australian share market in FY26 and FY27, supported by resources, a recovery in financials and continued strength in industrial companies. The managers noted market uncertainty reinforced the ...

Banks gaining on private credit firms in construction lending

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... Almost 62% of respondents expect major banks to increase construction lending activity, up from 46% in 2025 and a dramatic recovery from just 13% back in 2023. The survey found non-bank expectations, meanwhile, to have moderated. Over 65% expect non-banks ...

Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... less attention is paid to what happens between periods of uncertainty and stability. In that space between sell-off and recovery lies the under-explored story of contrarian investing. It's one where every decision demands mental stamina and a level-head. ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... of the losses in April. Interestingly, March year-to-date MSCI figures show that emerging markets were close to a full recovery. In 2025 and over a 20-year run, emerging markets have outperformed the MSCI World Index by 10.6% p.a. and 1.4% p.a. respectively. ...

ASIC, APRA target insurers' TPD product sustainability

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... protection product" for permanent disability and mental health could look like. This includes products that better reflect recovery pathways, episodic capacity and evolving patterns of work. "While participants highlighted legislative constraints are ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... She says in a downturn distressed and junior debt can offer high rewards but could risk getting locked in on economic recovery, making it important to look at how they are managing a normal economic cycle. Cunningham adds appointing a manager can take ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... collection powers in relation to managed investment schemes. ASIC will partially meet the cost of this measure through cost recovery. It comes as the government launched a review to focus on governance and oversight of registered MISs used by retail ...

Magellan confirms job losses

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... short- to medium-term outflow risk stemming from the strategy change, which limits the pace of any near-term earnings recovery." However, Ler added that Vinva is the better performing manager of the two. "It is relatively well rated by research houses ...

Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... coordination between systems can leave individuals uncertain about where to turn, delaying access to support and access to recovery outcomes. SuperFriend chief research officer Ross Illes said maintaining a connection to work is key, noting the likelihood ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... sustainability. Customers can receive up to 20% of their sum insured each year for claims involving conditions where recovery outcomes can vary, provided they continue to meet the 'Any Occupation' criteria. In accepting the award, TAL chief executive ...