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Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... invests in a concentrated portfolio of global equities across four themes: clean energy, clean transportation, the circular economy and energy efficiency. The strategy was initially launched as a wholesale fund in New Zealand in March 2025 through a ...

Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... before. The bank's own forecasts already expect growth to slow further, to around 1.3% by the end of the year. With the economy this soft, another rate rise looks unlikely," Dooley said. "From here, the more probable path is a long hold. However ...

ART pumps $3bn in Australian property funds

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... environment. "These assets are the places where Australians live, work and connect, and they play a vital role in the nation's economy." ART said property remains a key part of its diversified investment strategy, providing members with potential exposure ...

Super fund targets health tech sector with mandate

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... integrated. Ultimately this enables companies to scale globally and will help to define the next phase of Australia's innovation economy." Notably, the company is also progressing its Fund I, with a first close targeted for June, which will enable coordinated ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... Economics partner Stephen Smith also expects the RBA to hold rates in June, as recent labour market data shows a softening economy, with rising unemployment and weaker hiring. However, Smith added that an August rate hike remains likely if inflation ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... investor base has also heightened regulatory scrutiny. ASIC's 2025 review concluded private credit is good for the economy, borrowers and investors - but only if done well. While the $200 billion sector has grown rapidly, it needs improvement and ...

Brighter Super invests $225m as part of $500m commitment

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... $225 million under the strategy, which was launched to direct more members' retirement savings back into the Queensland economy by 2029. Farrar said Queensland's population growth, infrastructure pipeline and expanding innovation economy were creating ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... whether someone else in the US is in power," she said. "This is a natural change in our world as a result of the global economy moving from a new polar to a multipolar world - that we have more of these areas where we can have trouble around the world. ...

Mulino targets retail investor protections, high-risk MISs: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... night, Mulino said introducing "sensible guardrails" would not impede the contribution of MISs to the capital markets and economy. The government's dedicated $10.3 million to MIS regulation, split across four years, will increase ASIC's data ...

Removing CGT discount on all assets will make tax system fairer: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... type of asset, we think would just introduce new distortions, and ultimately that's bad for investors and for the economy," he said, noting if a company generates high returns from capital gains it will still generate a better post-tax return than ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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