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Research reveals 'alarming spike' in super switching

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
New research from Super Members Council (SMC) has revealed an "alarming spike" in the number of Australians with very small super balances and no pre-existing advice relationship taking part in super switching. The SMC research said these small-balance ...

Inflation to peak in mid-2026 before it rebalances: RBA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expects inflation to peak in mid-2026 and moderate to a little above the midpoint of the 2-3% range by mid-2028 as the economy returns to balance. RBA head of economic analysis department Michael Plumb struck a slightly ...

Product showcase: Strength amid noise

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
Brought to you by La Trobe Financial. Despite a constantly shifting political landscape, US private credit is still an attractive option for investors looking to break into the sector, according to La Trobe Financial chief investment officer Chris Paton. ...

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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
Despite the glittering gold rally, UniSuper has steered away from the bullion saying it does not produce income for its members. UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said the $166 billion super fund does accept gold to be a store of value and ...

Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
Global pension assets reached a record US$68.3 trillion ($89.3tn) in 2025 across the top 22 markets, rising 9.6% year-on-year as defined contribution savings continued to drive growth, new research found. According to the Thinking Ahead Institute's ...

Future Fund adds $30bn to FUM in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
The Future Fund returned 12.4% in the 12 months to 31 December 2025, adding some $29.54 billion to funds under management (FUM), ending the year at $267.4 billion. The long-term return also exceeded the fund's mandate target (7%), coming in at 8.5% ...

RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its board first meeting in 2026. The RBA had either cut or kept the cash rate on hold for the past 17 consecutive meetings. In announcing the decision ...

Multi-boutique expands to Australia, seeks partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
Multi-boutique Fairlight Capital Partners is expanding in Australia and is on the lookout for strategies it can introduce to its global network of family offices and institutional investors. Founded in 2018 by Thomas Gent, Charles Bamford and Alexander ...

Mercer Super poaches TelstraSuper exec

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
Mercer Super has hired Tim Anderson as chief product and customer engagement officer, reporting to chief executive Claire Ross. Anderson joins TelstraSuper, where he led the customer experience unit covering personal, corporate and retirement services. ...

BPS Financial fined $14m over Qoin Wallet

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
The Federal Court has handed BPS Financial $14 million in pecuniary penalties over the way in which it promoted and operated its crypto product Qoin Wallet. According to ASIC, BPS Financial advertised the product as a non-cash payment facility linked ...