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Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... tensions is companies continuing to generate profits. "The latest profit season in the US was incredibly strong. Earnings growth across the board was up more than 20% year on year before the profit season started," she said. "Most analysts were looking ...

AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... she was excited to be joining. "In my most recent role I have had a front row seat seeing the incredible development and growth of AI and automation globally," Carney said. "Finding new ways to apply both automation and AI to support AustralianSuper's ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... MySuper LifeStage portfolios." "Working alongside Generation Life, we look forward to contributing to the next phase of growth as CFS expands the retirement toolkit for advisers and members, and moves towards more integrated, end-to-end retirement solutions ...

Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... "We are strengthening and streamlining Australia's foreign investment system to attract investment that drives economic growth, creates skilled jobs, and lifts competition and innovation." Last year Treasury released a discussion paper for feedback to ...

Vital Business Partners names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... of VBP. VBP has appointed former Godfrey Pembroke chief executive Mark Fisher to lead the group into its next phase of growth, effective June 1. Prior to Godfrey Pembroke, Fisher was the managing director of Securitor, and held senior roles at BT Financial ...

Retirees leave 90% of pension unspent: AMP Super

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... by the Age Pension and lifetime income, the lifestyle bucket would capture discretionary spending invested for long-term growth to maintain standard of living, the later bucket would fund needs in the future, and finally the legacy bucket to include ...

Russell Investments hires from BT

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... across wealth platforms and distribution along with a strong track record of building strategic partnerships and driving growth," Russell Investments head of distribution Australia and New Zealand Neil Rogan said. "Her appointment reflects our continued ...

Advent builds Australian presence with new appointment

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... operating partner for Australia and New Zealand, strengthening its regional financial services expertise as it looks to drive growth across portfolio companies. Cross brings more than four decades of executive and board level experience spanning wealth ...

Tokenisation could inject $24bn annually: Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... Parliament and government bodies like the RBA must continue to provide the regulatory frameworks needed to support the ongoing growth of the stablecoin industry. As the industry evolves and expands, so too must these frameworks." Simultaneously, Coinbase ...

Super funds get ahead of proposed minimum service standards: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... across all funds, excluding SMFS. Average operating cost on an asset basis declined from 0.23% to 0.22% thanks to strong growth in assets under management (AUM). Super funds with AUM over $50 billion reported average cost per member of $232, up from ...

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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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