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New AMP boss outlines vision amid drooping share price

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... and fundamentals. At his first annual general meeting (AGM) at the helm, Vernon told shareholders the unprecedented volatility in share price movements of many ASX companies has been exacerbated by a range of factors not entirely related to company performance. ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... unavoidable: what companies will turn out victorious in the race? Pullback on pullback Markets have endured extreme volatility in the past year. US President Donald Trump's trade policies, geopolitical tensions and shifting interest rate expectations ...

Magellan, WAM suffer due to Iran conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Monthly updates from both Wilson Asset Management's WAM Leaders Fund and Magellan reveal the impact of market volatility due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The WAM Leaders investment portfolio decreased during the month, while Magellan ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... collapse of an investment product and would exclude losses attributable to ordinary investment performance or market volatility." "Limiting the platform trustee's compensation obligation to 'eligible losses' would help clarify that the obligation ...

AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... managed futures, a diversifying strategy that may help bolster investor portfolios - especially in times of market volatility." The fund returned 28% p.a. in the last year versus the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index's 3.8% p.a. Over a 10-year period ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... Blakey has urged its members to stay focused on their long-term retirement goals as global markets reel from the ongoing volatility. Following the start of the Iran conflict, the super fund said it has seen a rise in average daily investment switching ...

Iran conflict exposes 'fault line' in Australian equities: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... market capitalisation." Neiron said the real story for why investors may be struggling currently is not just because of volatility, but also because of this concentration risk. "Investors in funds tracking the S&P/ASX 200 often think they are broadly ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... proven." AMP said it currently has less than 0.03% allocated in Bitcoin, which is tightly risk-controlled to manage volatility and downside risk. "While not a material driver of returns, the allocation has contributed positively to members' retirement ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... Australians are getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said Australia is not immune from global uncertainty or volatility, but the economy is well placed to deal with global shocks. "We're well placed and well prepared with faster growth than any ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... said the old investment playbook is breaking down as we enter unconventional times with increased concentration, more volatility and the growth in passive investing. "This view you can just buy blue chip stocks hold them forever, I generally feel is ...