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S&P reaffirms Australia's AAA credit rating

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
Australia has retained its AAA sovereign credit rating form S&P Global, with the ratings agency citing the nations sound fiscal position, modest public debt and strong institutional settings despite heightened global uncertainty. S&P reaffirmed the ...

Coinbase launches perps for wholesale investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... growing demands," Judd continued. It comes as ASIC noted the perps are "high-risk" and "speculative", telling Financial Standard that it is scrutinising the sector intently. "ASIC is aware of speculative, high-risk derivatives known as perpetual futures ...

ISS STOXX names chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... leader and an essential part of our buy-side ecosystem. I look forward to his continued counsel," Kromann said. Financial Standard is owned by ISS Market Intelligence, which is part of ISS STOXX.

AMP delivers 33% profit jump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... increased to $167.6 billion, which AMP said reflected momentum in its wealth and retirement businesses. Speaking to Financial Standard, AMP chief executive Blair Vernon said AMP has "marked our territory" in regard to lifetime income products, and plans ...

SMC questions SCA's 'mystery caller' report

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has raised questions on the research methodology of the recently published Superannuation Call Centre Experience Report by Super Consumers Australia (SCA). The data within the report was based on 1000 customer telephone ...

Prime Super, Aware Super explore potential merger

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... independently with no disruption to members or employers. Aware Super declined to comment when questioned by Financial Standard on the name of the potential combined fund.

HSBC Australia sells $36b retail loan book to Blackstone

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
HSBC Australia will sell its portfolio of local home loans and personal loans valued at $36 billion to Blackstone. The sale is expected to complete in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approval. The remainder of HSBC Australia's retail ...

ASIC sues First Guardian-linked auditors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
ASIC has commenced proceedings against Auditeo Australia and two auditors for their involvement in the First Guardian Master Fund failure. ASIC alleges that unqualified audit reports on First Guardian and its compliance plan for the 2020 to 2024 financial ...

Emerging markets, private assets lift NGS Super FY26 performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... Rainmaker MySuper Index's estimated return of 9.3% p.a. NGS Super chief investment officer Ben Squires told Financial Standard : "The other important point of comparison between us and other funds is that we came into the year with a slightly higher ...

Apex Group head of super to depart

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... with strong leadership continuity, operational stability and continued focus on client outcomes," Happell told Financial Standard. Meanwhile, Novigi chief executive Ash Priest said he is excited to have Griffioen to join the firm. "As chief strategic ...