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Banks gaining on private credit firms in construction lending

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
A recent survey by Stamford Capital found major banks are returning to construction lending compared to 2023 when most banks chose to sit on the sidelines. Throughout March and April 2026, the advisory firm conducted an online survey of 110 lenders ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... "There is also growing demand for upgraded and expanded utility infrastructure as older demographics may relocate outside major cities. That said, we do not consider this social trend a primary driver of infrastructure investment plans." Looking ahead ...

Perpetual acquires majority stake in Interfi

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
Perpetual has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in loan servicing technology provider Interfi Systems. Perpetual said the acquisition will strengthen the digital capabilities of its Corporate Trust business while continuing to reduce debt. The ASX-listed ...

Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
While family offices have investment strategies down pat, the state of their succession plans paint another story, which reports suggest could undermine a seamless transfer of a vast amount of wealth. On the plus side, most family offices have a robust ...

Older Australians drive majority of super complaints: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... Total and permanent disability (TPD) was the second highest reason super funds provided remediation at $2.9 million. The major issue in this category was that of delay in claims handling resulting in $1.9 million in remediation.

Raiz names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... across revenue, active customers and funds under management. This has resulted in underlying net profits and cashflow, a major achievement during Brendan's time as chief executive," she said. Malone said it had been a privilege to lead Raiz, highlighting ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... by the whistleblower including misappropriation of confidential Lendlease board papers which were used by KPMG to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. She also mentioned serious concerns regarding independence and integrity during ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... an independent port and logistics operator in Brazil, owned by IG4 initially, and entered a joint ownership following a major capital investment by Macquarie in 2022. Since then, the company has expanded it footprint and enhanced efficiency and its position ...

US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... BHP and Rio Tinto gained 16% and 11% respectively during May. However, the Australian market faced headwinds elsewhere. Major banks fell between 4% and 7% following a disappointing reporting season, while several large cap companies including CSL, ASX ...

ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... approximately $484 million in penalties this financial year, excluding matters still awaiting court approval. Highlighting major enforcement actions, he cited penalties against ANZ, Westpac and proceedings involving AustralianSuper, Cbus and the ASX ...