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Australian ETF market surges to record $346bn

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... sector expanded 5.05% over the month and is now up 33.6% year on year. Strong investor inflows combined with a rebound in global equity markets drove the result, with total net flow reaching $5.4 billion for April. International equities dominated investor ...

Aussie active equity managers lack persistent outperformance: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... proved to be another challenging year for active funds. In New Zealand, most funds underperformed relevant benchmarks across global and domestic equities, as well as domestic bonds. Notably, 79% of New Zealand bond funds underperformed, marking a significant ...

Future Fund executive departs after 10 years

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... for Resources and Energy. In his new role as founder and principal of Jolly Rambler, Grant will work with Australian and global institutional asset owners to apply investment governance best practice to their technology and data programs. "The world's ...

Adviser ban stretched to 2028 in ASIC deterrence win

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... being registered as a financial adviser for another three years. Melbourne-based Stephen Rogers, a representative of United Global Capital, had been prohibited from registering as an adviser with ASIC until after December 2025. The Financial Services ...

Future Group invests in energy transition with fresh mandate

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... terminal in the US, the firm said. Commenting, Future Group deputy chief investment officer David Allen said the exposure to global markets is an important step in advancing the energy transition. "As Australia's first superannuation fund to invest ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... government, and this Budget is our most responsible yet. "Strong fiscal discipline is even more important at a time of heightened global uncertainty, and that's exactly what we're delivering." Additionally, compared to the MYEFO, the Budget is ...

ASX not in a rush to pick next chief executive: Chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... ensure leadership continuity during the transition period, with Yip bringing more than two decades of experience across global financial markets. Yip said his immediate priority would be maintaining operational resilience, supporting customers while ...

Brighter Super, QIC Ventures invest in ProcurePro

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... platform which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide construction teams visibility on subcontracting workflows. Global construction company Bouygues and existing investors AirTree and Glitch Capital were also part of the fundraise. The platform ...

Super funds welcome UK's Supers Unit to push investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... projects that deliver for both our members and the communities in which we invest," Warner said. IFM Investors Head of Global External Relations David Whiteley said the UK is a natural partner for Australian funds and it will continue to work closely ...

Perpetual to wind up fixed income fund

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... rate outlook." "The US-Israel conflict with Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz - a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil supply - sending oil prices sharply higher and reigniting stagflation concerns. The war created volatility across energy ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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