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FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... got," he says. The second tailwind for emerging markets is a weaker US dollar. For many markets, a weak dollar means a stronger local currency. "If you've got a lot of debt, you're paying less immediately. It means that inflation is generally ...

ASIC flags stronger fintech collaboration

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

ASIC chair Joe Longo has signalled a more collaborative and innovation focused regulatory approach as artificial intelligence (AI), tokenisation and digital assets rapidly transform Australia's financial service sector. Speaking at the Tech Council ...

Cbus pushes for lead generator ban

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... lead generation and restrictions on purchasing consumer leads linked to retirement saving products. Cbus also called for stronger regulatory intervention powers, warning many Australians remain unable to distinguish between legitimate super products ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... narrowing it," Pettiona said. "Technology has a critical role to play in enabling better oversight, clearer audit trails, and stronger governance without removing advisers from the equation."

APRA sharpens oversight, flags tech and geopolitical risks

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... higher funding costs and major operational disruptions. However, APRA warned heightened uncertainty globally required stronger vigilance and more robust risk management practices across regulated entities. APRA chair John Lonsdale said strong capital ...

Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the second round of foreign investment reforms is about making improvements so the regime is stronger where risks are high and faster where risks are low. "These reforms will increase certainty for investors and will lead ...

Oil price shock to hit consumers 'relatively quickly': RBA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... conflict could lead to broader, more persistent supply disruptions, adding to inflation. "Cost pass-through may also be stronger than assumed, and higher fuel prices could lift and embed higher inflation expectations, which RBA research shows are particularly ...

Investor demand for infrastructure asset mandates intensifies: bfinance

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... private lenders," the report said. "For disciplined managers, periods like this can support better pricing and, often, stronger lender protections and tighter documentation." The report gathered responses from some 620 bfinance clients across 47 countries ...

Tokenisation could inject $24bn annually: Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... experimental and research phase, which has the potential to deliver $24 billion in annual economic gains while fostering stronger public-private collaborations, the entities said. The project included the development of 20 wholesale tokenised market ...

Low fees a strong indicator of fund survivorship: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

... "Across nearly all major categories examined in this study, the lowest fee quintile achieved both higher success ratios and stronger average total returns than the highest fee quintile, underscoring the pervasive influence of fees across asset classes," ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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