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Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
Australian gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.3% in the March quarter 2026 and 2.5% compared to a year ago, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "Economic growth slowed in the March quarter, with modest household and public sector ...

ART to employ more First Nations members into its workforce

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... Nations members, strengthen culturally informed member support and amplify First Nations voices through responsible investment stewardship, It is also building a "culturally safe" and inclusive workplace, as it works towards a 2% First Nations workforce ...

Invesco, Trinetra IM strategies to wind up

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
After failing to scale, Invesco's True Balance Fund and Trinetra Investment Management's emerging markets strategy are set to wind up. The multi-asset Invesco True Balance Fund, which had about $37.5 million in assets, will terminate on June 4. Application ...

Pengana raises $150m for AI-focused LIT

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... exceeding the initial target amount of $100 million. Pengana is targeting a maximum raise of $350 million. The listed investment trust, which will be called AIX, invests primarily in large, privately held AI and AI-related businesses and holds between ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... port and logistics operator in Brazil, owned by IG4 initially, and entered a joint ownership following a major capital investment by Macquarie in 2022. Since then, the company has expanded it footprint and enhanced efficiency and its position within ...

Brookfield accelerates infrastructure strategy in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... at a time of heightened market uncertainty. "For decades, institutional investors have benefited from Brookfield's investment capabilities and access to high-quality infrastructure assets, which deliver strong cash flows, built-in inflation protection ...

US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
The artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom continued to drive US equity markets higher in May, while Australian shares delivered comparatively modest gains amid weaker earnings outlooks and pressure on the banking sector, according to UniSuper ...

Aware names head of international

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
Aware Super has drawn from its existing pool of investment leaders to appoint a head of international, based in the fund's London office. From July 1, Mathieu Elshout will be Aware Super's new head of international while also continuing to lead on the ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... Australians with SMSFs a choice to opt in or opt out that no-one else gets," Schubert said. SMC called for managed investment schemes to be included in the funding base, compensation payments to be limited to actual losses, and stronger consumer protection ...

Rest appoints head of CIO office

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
Rest has named a new head of chief investment officer (CIO) office, supporting chief investment officer Michael Clancy. Rest has appointed Andy Moser as its new head of CIO office. Clancy said Moser will support the development and execution of the ...