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Australian ETF market surges to record $346bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... delivered its third-interest rate rise of the year in early May, reinforcing expectations that investors are balancing growth opportunities with more defensive positioning.

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... for tax increases on investments in asset classes that would play an important role in lifting Australia's economic growth," he said. Furthermore, Briggs pointed to Australia's economic growth being downgraded to 1.75% in the coming financial ...

Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... would be crucial to supporting business investment, creating jobs, lifting living standards and driving stronger economic growth. "At a time when Australians continue to face cost-of-living pressures, lifting productivity is essential to sustainably ...

Government pushes for investment risk taking

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... and help align with modern company valuations. "Tax incentives support venture capital investment in startups and high-growth businesses in recognition that these businesses can struggle to access traditional forms of commercial funding and often need ...

Government plans 'standardised' assessment for NDIS

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... services, clarifying eligibility requirements, slow rapid cost increases and address fraud. The changes are expected to reduce growth in NDIS payments by $37.8 billion over the next four years. "The government will design a standardised, evidence-based ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... conflict in the Middle East," Chalmers said. "We are well placed and well prepared to confront these challenges with faster growth at the end of last year than any major advanced economy, low unemployment, solid wage growth and stronger public finances ...

Brighter Super, QIC Ventures invest in ProcurePro

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... strengthens local communities and aims to deliver long-term value for our members." "Queensland's continued population growth and the massive 2032 Olympics juggernaut will provide great local opportunities for ProcurePro, but this additional funding ...

GQG reports nearly US$10 outflows, keeps FUM stable

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... from the compounding of its funds under management (FUM). "Revenue exceeded forecasts as fee margins declined slower. Cost growth was much lower than our expectations. These factors led to higher operating margins, compared with our forecast decline," ...

Super funds welcome UK's Supers Unit to push investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... and our Supers Unit will pave the way for vital investment into key UK projects, helping to deliver long-term economic growth while boosting our already strong trade relationship with Australia," Stockwood said. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey also ...

Product showcase: A guaranteed future

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... point of retirement, but in the years leading up to it - particularly to manage sequencing risk while still allowing for growth." For its part, Allianz Retire+ launched Allianz Guaranteed Income for Life (AGILE). AGILE aims to help convert super or retirement ...