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Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... uncertainty and volatility is a reason for more reform, not less. It's a reason to go further, not slower. "We have deep capital markets, a world-leading super system, abundant natural advantages in energy and resources, and a public balance sheet in ...

Rest 'diversifies its diversifiers' with US neighbourhood malls

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... Nuveen Real Estate, broadening its exposure to retail property. USCRF invests in neighbourhood shopping centres in major US markets. Rest head of real assets for investments Andrew Bambrook said this diversifies Rest's property portfolio, which is already ...

Active equity managers underwhelm in 2025: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... the S&P World Index. The S&P World Ex-U.S. Index outperformed the S&P World by 11% in 2025. Meanwhile, 53% of emerging markets funds underperformed the S&P Emerging Plus Index.

Index managed portfolios still most popular among advisers: North

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
AMP's bi-annual North Managed Portfolios Insights Report found that while private markets are seen as the next growth opportunity for sector innovation, index managed portfolios remain most popular among advisers on its platform. AMP head of portfolio ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... women. "Short-term or speculative trading based on what's popular online carries real risks, particularly in volatile markets like crypto," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. Social media, one of the main sources of information for the 18 to 28 age ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway that carries 20% of the world's oil supply, and plunged oil markets into chaos as fears grow about global fuel supplies. Prices have fluctuated sharply, reaching almost US$120 per barrel ...

AMP investment chief reshapes her team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... Harrison and Flegg moved across from AMP Capital some years earlier. Duy To has been appointed head of public and private markets, reporting directly to Shelley. Previously To served as head of public markets, joining AMP in 2006 as an actuarial analyst. ...

Dexus strengthens infrastructure push with new hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... management, said Box would bring deep global expertise across real assets. "Sally's appointment strengthens our growth markets and funds capability and reflects our continued focus on building a leading, scalable investment platform." The incoming fund ...

QIC promotes infrastructure debt duo

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... origination in Europe. She previously served as a director in the infrastructure finance group at HSBC Global Banking and Markets and has held origination roles at Barclays Investment Bank and Société Générale. Scully is responsible for originating ...

Warakirri bolsters distribution squad

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... delighted that Rory has joined Warakirri as we continue to build the firm's relationships across the retail and wholesale markets. Rory's client-first approach aligns well with sophisticated advisers who are demanding differentiated, quality ...