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MA Financial AUM surges 44% in 1H26

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
MA Financial Group posted a positive half year to 30 June 2026, with assets under management (AUM) increasing by 44% to $15.5 billion, attributed to significant activity levels in core real estate. The strong performance led to an increase of underlying ...

Australians struggle to navigate super and age pension divide

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
Australians are approaching retirement with growing uncertainty about how superannuation and the Age Pension will work together, with new research pointing to gaps in both preparedness and confidence. Research commissioned by Rest found 43% of members ...

Iress bets on AI as business transformation moves forward

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... our product sets across both business lines. AI and agentic platforms are such a pivotal development, and they'll be a big part of that evolution." The APAC wealth unit, which provides financial advice software and related tools to the advice and ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... leave their family every second week. "In Mackay, and from what I see in my community and among my friends, there's a big push around things like 'Talk to your mates' and R U OK? Day, which are great for encouraging people to start the conversation," ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
... and looking to be more actively involved with their investment portfolios, as opposed to outsourcing it all to traditional big super." Housing affordability, he says, continues to feature prominently in conversations with customers considering SMSFs. ...

ASFA defends super as 'policy success' amid Bragg criticism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has pushed back against criticism of the compulsory system saying it has delivered significant gains for retirement security and reduced pressure on the federal budget. ASFA chief executive ...

Albanese pushes Trump on tariff exemption

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked US President Donald Trump to consider a full exemption on tariffs for Australia, or at the very least no increase from the current 12.5% subject on Australian exports to the US. Albanese spoke with Trump late last ...

Space, semiconductor ETFs worst performers in July

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
Space-related and semiconductor exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among the worst performers in the month of July after delivering exceptional gains earlier in the year. Global X Space Tech ETF and Betashares Space Industry ETF both declined 29.6% and ...

A tough year for high-duration bond investors: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
New analysis depicted duration as the biggest headwind for bond investors, with both Australian and global bonds labelled as the "laggards" against their peers over the 12 months to June end. Morningstar's Fixed Income Sector Wrap 2026 highlighted ...

AustralianSuper enters advice space

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... Advice review and partner at Allens. "Financial advice that takes into account someone's personal circumstances can make a big difference to their retirement outcomes. That advice should be accessible and simple to understand and follow," Levy said. ...
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