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Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... monitoring can be best placed to convert modelled insight into confident, timely decisions as new data sources and technologies emerge." Buy-side firms are focused on achieving a competitive advantage through innovation, with 58% of those surveyed focusing ...

Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEF

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... could become permanent. The report also highlights the benefits and adverse outcomes of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly as companies spend big on it yet returns on ambitious projects remain unclear. "Technological developments ...

Big tech has "inconsequential" carbon emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... agriculture, renewable energy, and low-carbon construction materials. While high levels of spending on low-carbon technologies remain rare, the research noted that companies can unlock US$1.3 trillion by just adopting and replicating existing investment ...

GESB alignment strategy sees member, FUM growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... everything we do, we want to be very diligent in spending members' funds on building out those sorts of services and technologies," Palmer said. "However, we do recognise it's something that many of our members would like to have. As I said ...

HESTA records over $10bn in investment returns

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... focus on high-quality investments across areas such as climate solutions, housing, healthcare, and transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence, where valuations are supportive," Sawtell-Rickson said.

WAM delivers standout 41% return in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... assets critical to electric vehicles and a range of industries. It's other key top holdings include Artrya, Firmus Technologies, NexGen Energy, Mayfield Group and Zip. The $6 billion fund manager had 35% of its portfolio allocated in the materials sector ...

FEATURE | Recruitment: Laying foundations

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... across areas like cyber strategy and security operations driven by an increasingly complex cyber landscape. She says technologies such as AI represent a clear opportunity for strategy and governance, as well as a need for companies to be better prepared ...

Productivity Commission makes 47 recommendations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... creating a more dynamic and resilient economy; building a skilled and adaptable workforce; harnessing data and digital technologies; delivering quality care more efficiently; and investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation. To ...

Super moves: Aware, VFMC, CareSuper, UniSuper, NGS

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... invaluable as the fund continues to deliver strong retirement outcomes for its members. "Sue's experience in emerging technologies including AI will serve our members well as we continue to innovate in service, investments and advice for their benefit," ...

Praemium acquires Technotia Laboratories

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... leadership in the high-net-worth advice segment, combining trusted wealth management experience with advanced AI technologies, to set the standard for smart efficient advice and exceptional client outcomes." Under the agreement, Praemium non-executive ...