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JANA hires general manager, wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

... relationships. The group said Leman's appointment reflects the strong growth and momentum in its wealth business, which has now grown to more than $15 billion under advice or management, about one fifth of which is in managed accounts. "Zac's appointment ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... Australia (RBA) hiked interest rates by 0.25% at the May meeting, bringing the official cash rate to 4.35%. This hike has now fully reversed the 75bps of cuts delivered last year and the cash rate is now in-line with its peak during the post-COVID-19 ...

Atlas Arteria rejects 'exploitative' IFM takeover bid

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... assets in the portfolio," it said. "IFM acquired securities at $5.10 per stapled security as at November last year and is now offering only $4.75 per stapled security to obtain control of the company." Additionally, it said IFM is downplaying the significance ...

Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... payments. Over the past decade, the number of people relying on support has grown significantly, with two million Australians now claiming benefits across a fragmented system. The report identifies 11 separate income support streams, including employer ...

Alter Domus to acquire MSC Group

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... MSC Trustees acquired Certane Corporate Trust, the fund administration and corporate trustee business formerly owned by the now-defunct Sargon Capital. The group underwent several senior leadership and operational changes last year, including the appointment ...

Openmarkets makes private wealth play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... strategic push into the wealth management sector. Arima Investment Partners and Cahill Private Clients are some of the businesses now operating as corporate authorised representatives under the Openmarkets AFSL. The offering is described as a product-agnostic ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... slowest rate of growth since 2021. Fed rates were closer to negative three years ago compared to the mid-threes they are in now. It is not a 2022 playbook, according to Grotzinger. "Hence, we see value in the move higher in yields and in the market's ...

Future Fund gains nearly $2bn in March quarter despite market volatility

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... position of the country's single-largest financial asset, which since being established twenty years ago, has grown to now be worth more than $269 billion. "We continue to contribute to the nation by delivering strong financial returns over the long ...

Betashares expands defined income ETF range

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

Betashares has launched its fourth defined income active ETF, now available on ASX's AQUA market. The 2031 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF (ASX: 31BB) will provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of high yielding, fixed-rate ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... replace ARFFS vehicles, equipment and facilities. These assets would then be leased back to the service. For several months now Airservices Australia has been in discussions with QIC for the investment giant to buy some of its equipment and infrastructure. ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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