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UniSuper 'missed out' on gold rally, but for good reason: Pearce

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... that we missed out on directly participating in the gold rally." Pearce noted the big buyers of gold have been global central banks, especially China, as they get out of the US bond market. "As a matter of fact, many of the central banks that are not ...

QIC partners with Wollemi Capital in new $80m investment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... "Farmers understand both the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation better than most, and their leadership is central to creating solutions that work in practice," Rampa said, noting that Kalfresh brings a facility specifically designed for ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... outlook, showing a higher unemployment rate and slowing GDP growth over 2026. In its Statement on Monetary Policy (SoMP), the central bank expects GDP growth to pick up slightly in the near-term before declining to just 1.6% through to June 2028. "On ...

Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... global dynamics. Fiscal support and AI-related investment should remain as important growth drivers. "Inflation trends and central bank actions will be key, particularly in the US, where strong capital spending and supportive fiscal policy may continue ...

Future Group rejigs investment team

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... years at Australian Unity, where he most recently served as group chief investment officer. During his tenure, he played a central role in leading Australian Unity's funds management business, strengthening investment, commercial and strategic disciplines ...

BTC Markets names chief executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... which will focus on institutional partnerships, product development and regulatory alignment. Bowler said: "Lucas has been central to how BTC Markets operates today - from platform architecture through to risk and operational discipline. His appointment ...

WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... adviser. Further, Cullen said there are about six provisional financial advisers conducting their professional year in its central advice team, who work across its broad network of businesses. "Because we run our businesses on an integrated basis, a ...

RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... showing few signs of cooling." KPMG chief economist Brendan Rynne said the move is a "more aggressive" approach from the central bank in the fight against inflation. "The circumstances of noisy data, transitory cost influences and steady (albeit soft) ...

ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... her second five-term in 2018. Court also served as a senior executive lawyer for the Australian Government Solicitor, a central legal service that is part of the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department. "Under her leadership, ASIC has delivered ...

Global RE investment firm continues Aussie expansion

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... (PBSA) asset, with approved plans for a 19-storey property spanning over 37,000 square meters in the heart of Perth's central business district. The acquisition marks Heitman's continued expansion in the Australian student housing sector. Heitman first ...

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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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