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FEATURE | Agriculture: Golden soil

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
In the book The Lucky Country, the late author Donald Horne provides a piercing assessment of Australia in 1964, stating that its prosperity is derived from good fortune rather than industriousness or ambition. He ruminated about the future challenges ...

Tech bubble top of mind for super funds in 2026: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... majority (74%) agreed that there will be a market correction in 2026. "While we're starting to see some speculative premium in public market valuations leak out of the widely touted AI bubble, we still expect AI to drive productivity improvements ...

Mason Stevens secures mandate from UHNW advisory

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
... solutions within the ultra-high-net-worth advisory community. "This partnership underscores our commitment to providing premium tailored solutions, advanced technology and exceptional service to clients who expect nothing but the best." Mason Stevens' ...

Macquarie makes bid for Qube

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... diligence on the logistics firm. The proposal implies an enterprise value for Qube of $11.6 billion and represents a 27.8% premium to the last closing share price of the company. It represents a 45.2% premium to the last closing share price after adjusting ...

PPS Mutual appoints head of distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
PPS Mutual has appointed a new head of distribution, succeeding Brian Pillemer who is retiring. Daniel Waller takes on the role after finishing up a career break to look after his family. Waller was previously the general manager of business partnerships ...

PE activity to continue momentum in 2026: Corrs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
Private equity activity will continue gaining momentum in the next year, according to the 2026 outlook by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Corrs expects continued appetite for growth in technology, business services and financial services, and growing interest ...

Why risk advice is on the verge of collapse: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... increased product complexity, have been a big contributing factors." The FAAA has also been a strong advocate against up-front premium discounting, but ultimately, the main gripe is that "there's just not enough new clients." "That means premiums are ...

Aware Super, Barings spin-off BTR portfolio

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... is to deliver quality rental stock where it is needed most. Aware Super has a long history of delivering affordable yet premium product, so this philosophy has remained top of mind when positioning the WeAreLiving assets to the market," Wright said. ...

Advisers favour non-traditional equity exposures: Fidante

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... of broader market uncertainty and high valuations. "Small caps have performed well, have historically offered a return premium, and can help to reduce concentration risk. In emerging markets, the story is more nuanced," he said. "Emerging market valuations ...

APRA tackles 'weak demand' for longevity products in second consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... released several proposals in the next stage of consultations, including a more principles-based approach to the illiquidity premium, including product eligibility under the revised framework, as well as a targeted restriction on assets backing longevity ...