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Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

Australian gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.3% in the March quarter 2026 and 2.5% compared to a year ago, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "Economic growth slowed in the March quarter, with modest household and public sector ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

On March 24, merely weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, the Philippines became the first domino to fall when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint ...

Buyer beware: Private credit as a defensive play

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... Schroders Australia head of credit Helen Mason told advisers: "Buyer beware." "Do your due diligence. If you can't figure out what's in the portfolio and what's driving the returns, then how can you possibly understand the risk? And how can ...

Retirees leave 90% of pension unspent: AMP Super

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... 'regret risk' in retirement. Speaking at the Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney, Hillier said the 90% figure could be used by the client for travel, retiring early, helping children with their first homes, supporting the community ...

GQG reports nearly US$10 outflows, keeps FUM stable

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

GQG Partners has stemmed a substantial US$9.9 billion in outflows offset by stellar investment performance to end April with US$166.9 billion in total assets. Year-to-date figures show the fund manager offsetting nearly US$10 billion in client money ...

Super funds can drive member engagement through insurance: TAL

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... whether they held insurance through super felt financially secure against the impact of illness, injury or death. That figure climbed to 52% among those with default cover and 77% for members who had tailored their insurance to suit their circumstances. ...

Alter Domus to acquire MSC Group

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

Global administrator Alter Domus will take over MSC Group as it expands its footprint in Asia Pacific. The acquisition of MSC Group will allow Alter Domus to add trustee, custody and debt capital markets services to its administration offering in Australia ...

Australia averts recession but not slowdown: JPMAM

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... numbers. On top of this, recent inflation numbers show a 4.6% year on year increase to March - close to the 5% headline figure many were anticipating. "That's going to stoke a lot of concern around a great stagflationary environment in Australia," he ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "March CPI inflation of 4.6% is up from the 3.7% annual inflation to February. Annual CPI inflation is the highest it's ...

Rapid growth of UHNW population prompts management shift: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

... population will grow by a further 60% over the next five years, Globally, there are 713,626 UHNWIs currently, and that figure is set to grow close to one million in 2031. Australia's UHNWI population growth rate of 32.5% over the past five years only ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | 12:42PM

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 | 12:34PM

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 | 12:17PM

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 | 12:29PM

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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