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Super funds score win on stamp duty disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... (Instrument 2019/1070) in recent months as stamp duty "is a large, irregular cost which may misrepresent the actual volatility of a fund's fees and costs structure, distorting consumer decision-making and funds' investment decisions, especially when ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... seen as one of the top priorities for foreign investors, particularly across Asia, given the current uncertainty and volatility coming out of the US, Biggins added. "Australia has climbed the ladder in terms of where it sits in conversations for Asian ...

'Beware the predictions of political experts': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said despite market and oil price volatility because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, US exceptionalism is not dead yet. Pearce said that while there have been some ups and down associated with ...

Technical glitch hits Team Super investment switches

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... closely with its technology partners to restore the investment switch functionality in its member portal." Amid the volatility from the Middle East conflict, Team Super chief investment officer Seamus Collins told members in early March: "It's important ...

Australians favour international equity ETFs despite conflict

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... strategy amid global uncertainty. "This year has started strong for Australians investing in ETFs. In periods of market volatility, we see investors turn to ETFs due to benefits such as transparency and liquidity," Shrimski said. While Australians preferred ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... This is because of Australia's depth and relationship with the US, allowing them to diversify away from tariff-induced volatility across many other Asia Pacific regions. Senior housing and care was the most sought-after sector, reflected by the sale ...

Prime Super awards mandate to boutique manager

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... relevant in the current environment, where valuation discipline and fundamentals are paramount to cutting through market volatility and noise," Margolis said. "The addition of Chris and Jack reinforces our commitment to this philosophy and our aim to ...

Rapid growth of UHNW population prompts management shift: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... Australia reinforces the country's position as a significant wealth market globally despite growing uncertainty and volatility. "Australia is increasingly viewed as a safe harbour for capital in an unpredictable world, given its economic and sovereign ...

Perpetual AUM falls by $8.3bn in March quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... investment outperformance for our clients through these turbulent times. We believe we are well placed in this period of volatility to strengthen our investment performance, particularly in our value-style strategies," Reilly said. Perpetual also reaffirmed ...

arcpoint OCIO wins three mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... compound well for clients from those that don't is having disciplined decision architecture in place before the volatility arrives. That these three firms committed to mandate-based governance at launch tells me the shift toward dedicated OCIO support ...