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FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... also believes the more lasting impact may be on real disposable incomes, household spending and, ultimately, growth. "Activity could be further impacted if supply chain disruptions begin to ripple through to restricted availability of refined fuels and/or ...

M&A is not a 'scattergun' approach: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... Nihill, Yihsing Koo and Ben Buchanan. Over the past five years, the business has grown rapidly through M&A and organic activity, AZ NGA said. Commenting, AZ NGA chief growth officer Chesne Stafford said Intend Financial demonstrated the power of a clear ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... "If we use the example like Perth, which is a huge resource-driven economy, you'd be observing a host of economic activity based on a very resource-driven space. Whereas, moving to the likes of Sydney, not only have you seen a real estate boom, but ...

Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... engaged cyber security experts to assist in its response. It is also investigating the nature and scope of the unauthorised activity and verifying what information may have been impacted. "If it is identified that any advisers or clients have been affected ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... metro ($13.4bn), Tokyo ($11.1bn) and Paris ($10.2bn). South Korea and the US accounted for the largest share of buying activity, with 25% respectively, followed by Japan (17%), and Singapore (10%), as Knight Frank said Asian investors were "particularly ...

ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... reflects its concern about the growing influence of social media on financial decision making. "Unlawful finfluencer activity doesn't respect borders, which is why regulators are taking strong action together for a second year in a row," ASIC commissioner ...

GCI Funds raises $125m for second strategic capital fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... win-win outcomes, as well as the strong investment track record of the strategic capital team," he said. "Our origination activity continues to attract a wide range of situations where high-quality businesses and entrepreneurial founders require capital ...

More M&A amid AI buildouts, heightened costs: Fidelity International

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
M&A activity will continue to ramp up across most sectors as businesses look to capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) buildouts while sustaining higher operational costs, a new survey found. Fidelity International's annual Analyst Survey 2026 ...

Netwealth reports $4bn net inflows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... $125.8 billion, an increase of 20.9% on the prior corresponding period. "The March 2026 quarter saw heightened market activity, with the ASX All Ordinaries index falling 3.7% over the period, contributing to a 3% reduction in FUA from market movements," ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... favourable growth outlook," Rest said. "If the situation persists, higher interest rates for longer could slow global economic activity. Given these uncertainties, we expect market volatility to remain for the near term." At the same time, Rest said ...