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Macquarie chair provides 'cautious' outlook at AGM

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026

... position the business well to respond to the current environment. Macquarie flagged market conditions, including global economic condition, inflation and interest rates and significant volatility events as a factor that could impact its short-term outlook. ...

Super Consumers appoints former regulator as chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026

... Coates, who concluded his term in June after taking up a new role at Treasury. "Brendan has brought deep expertise in economic policy, retirement incomes and superannuation to the board over the past 12 months," O'Halloran said. "We thank him for ...

Middle East conflict, inflation continues to weigh on confidence

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026

Although consumer confidence has increased slightly according to ANZ's index, weaker personal finance and the economic outlook continue to halt confidence. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence index rose just 0.3 points to 75.6 in the week ...

Northern Trust AM Australia among five to split $4.3bn mandate

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026

... infrastructure have been expanding. "Such assets typically feature stable cash flows, essential demand, and resilience to economic cycles, which help generate long-term returns while enhancing portfolio defensiveness. In addition, under the global energy ...

Equities lead as Australian managed funds attract $13bn in H1

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026

... of 2026, with investors maintaining strong exposure to markets despite heightened geopolitical tensions and domestic economic uncertainty, according to new data from Calastone. The global funds network said investors added capital in every month except ...

Aussies ditch 'Great Australian Dream,' pursue 'Great Australian Lifestyle'

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026

... and having enough money to retire comfortably (54%), prompted by a "pragmatic response to a changing world." Ongoing economic uncertainty and cost-of-living pressures are reinforcing the need to balance immediate financial priorities with an intentional ...

Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026

... "ensuring its actions are proportionate and promote the advancement of consumer interests via competition, growth, and economic dynamism." Both were also advised to adopt a proportionate and risk-based approach, and seek to support efficiency, growth ...

Australian Ethical adds $1bn to FUM in three months

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026

... ethical manager to finish the financial year strongly. "The new FUM milestone is a pleasing result given the substantial economic and market challenges of FY26," McMurdo continued. "The decision to build out our investment team and diversify asset classes ...

Aberdeen backs global growth despite rising inflation

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026

... shocks are more frequent," Branner said. "Our base case scenario assumes a stabilisation in oil markets and continued economic expansion, but tail risks remain material. Investors should therefore remain constructive on risk assets, while maintaining ...

Start-ups carve out confirms tax reforms are 'flawed': WAM

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026

... housing, rather, he is against the taxing of productive capital in a way that "discourages investment, entrepreneurship and economic growth." "A carve-out built on multiple eligibility gates, a five-year holding lock, a discretionary innovation test ...

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Former chief financial officer at Rest returns in new role

VINNY VUCAGO | 11:16AM

Rest is welcoming back it's former chief financial officer as its inaugural chief commercial officer.

Macquarie chair provides 'cautious' outlook at AGM

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:36PM

Macquarie Group has provided its first quarter update at its AGM, with outgoing chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake describing trading conditions as "satisfactory".

GDG delivers 36% jump in FUM

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:36PM

Generation Development Group has reported strong growth to the year ending June 30.

Aussie Olympian's brother sentenced over crypto scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:30PM

The brother of Australian breakdancing Olympian 'Raygun' has been sentenced 12 months' imprisonment for his role in a global cryptocurrency scam.

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