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Rest returns 'healthy' 9.22% to members

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026

... investment team expected - with resilient but slowing economic growth, moderating inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates. "Global share markets continued to be the leading drivers of investment performance in 2025. Markets responded positively ...

WAM delivers standout 41% return in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026

... metals as we believe these companies are well positioned for near term outperformance as the US continues to reduce interest rates, global growth improves and the USD moves lower," WAM deputy portfolio manager Shaun Weick said. "WAM active's proven and ...

Rate hikes expected in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026

Persistent inflation has some economists predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise interest rates at its first meeting of the year in February. Commonwealth Bank economist Ashwin Clarke said the bank has revised its forecasts, now ...

An outlook for fixed income allocations in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025

... transition. "Given recent stronger than expected economic data, the futures market is now pricing that official interest rates will rise to 4% from the current 3.6% over the next 12 months," Wood said. Insight Investors, however, is taking a different ...

ASX-listed companies at breaking point: Alvarez & Marsal

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025

... corporate distress levels have increased by almost 50% across most industries since the pandemic, due to elevated interest rates, persistent inflation and sector-specific vulnerabilities, new research indicates. The inaugural Australian edition of the ...

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025

... continue to grow at trend or more pace, or does the Reserve Bank of Australia have to rein in growth through higher interest rates? Ultimately, I guess my base case view is that I think the inflation will moderate. My base case, the RBA won't need ...

Vanguard identifies strongest asset classes for coming decade

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... industrial policy investment incentives and the Federal Reserve joining the chorus of global central banks lowering interest rates," Chronis said. "Australia is insulated somewhat from tariffs, and that view is reinforced by its favourable standing with ...

AMP to pay $29m to settle class action

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... clients and their beneficiaries relating to fees charged to members of certain AMP superannuation funds, and the interest rates received, and fees charged, on cash-only fund options. It will pay a settlement amount of $120 million. Shine Lawyers also ...

RBA opts to keep cash rate on hold

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025

... reductions are yet to reach their full potential in terms of impact on demand, prices and wages. Although, money market interest rates and government bond yields have risen recently, it said. The RBA acknowledged labour market conditions have continued ...

'Unretiring' a global trend: T. Rowe Price

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025

... a recession by mid-2026, with inflation rated as a top concern (42%), as well as geopolitical events (30%) and interest rates (27%). Additionally, 17% believe they will run out of money in retirement and only 27% are confident they could withstand a ...

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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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