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Dimon warns private credit crisis will hurt retail investors most

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... transparency or rigorous valuation marks of their loans, thus increasing the chance investors will sell if they think the environment will get worse - even if actual realised losses barely change. "Additionally, actual losses right now are already a ...

Orbis appoints ex-Antipodes Partners investment director

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... mispriced opportunities, it is often in these overlooked areas that we find our best ideas. In today's market environment, that's not just additive, it's becoming essential for diversification and long-term outcomes." Savas has more than ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... sets a "clear pathway" to a digital economy for both businesses and consumers. "It lifts the sector into a regulated environment, which it has been calling for, for a long time. It is also likely to have a positive impact on the sector's ability ...

Morningstar names most compelling funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... Australian equity segments. Style-specific allocations have remained more challenged." The report said in the current environment active managers face a higher bar. "Those best positioned to retain and grow assets are likely to be teams with clearly ...

Akambo ventures into asset consulting, makes first hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... full service to advice firms, not just a single solution, which is greatly needed in today's highly compliant environment." "It is a great group of people with a long track record in the advice and consulting space. Because of that history in advice ...

Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... new investment opportunities, with the flexibility to deploy capital selectively in a rapidly changing macroeconomic environment," Barlow said. "With a constant focus on risk management, cash generation, and diversification, we are committed to delivering ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... though, are attracting just 31% of retirement account flows, despite holding 61% of all super accounts. "In this future environment, the traditional industry versus retail 'super wars' are likely to become less relevant," the report read. "Funds will ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... Street Investment Management vice president and model portfolio strategist in Asia Pacific Sinead Schaffer said: "In an environment marked by ongoing economic uncertainty, heightened geopolitical tensions and persistent inflationary pressures, advisers ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... impacted the energy and other commodity markets, resulting in spill over to other asset classes. "The geopolitical environment remains highly fluid. The conflict in the Middle East could trigger a larger shock that destabilises the global economy, particularly ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... returns. Pepper Money said the revised offer was due to "deterioration in both market conditions and the operating environment". It added its independent board committee will consider the revised proposal. Pepper Money shares jumped from $1.76 by around ...