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Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... building could be a market bubble and bust, a global pandemic or a geopolitical crisis. In recent months, the market is catching fire from supply chain disruptions. At a company level, Fairbrother would be drawn to large companies, often household brands ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... to hold rates steady at the next policy meeting in June, allowing for some time to assess the economic impact of the rapid-fire rate hikes already delivered," he said.

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... Aviation Branch (UFUAV) over its involvement in a deal that could effectively privatise part of Australia's Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). The ARFFS is owned and operated by government agency Airservices Australia. Financial Standard ...

Betashares debuts Australia's first space ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

Betashares has launched Australia's first space industry ETF, expected to list on the ASX on May 12 with a ticker code of RCKT. The ETF will expose investors to a portfolio of 30 global companies operating in the space value chain, including satellite ...

Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... - building investor confidence and strengthening financial trust. This year's conference will feature an interactive fire drill for the first time to simulate a catastrophic event such as the market going down. The panel will have experts discussing ...

Sale of Interprac raises eyebrows at ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

ASIC wants the Federal Court to appoint a receiver to investigate the fire sale of Interprac Financial Planning to Conquest Investment Partners, saying it has concerns over what it may mean for the advice group's creditors. The regulator has applied ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, confirmed by both parties, has seen an immediate market reaction with oil prices dipping below US$100 for the first time since the US launched its attacks. The agreement arrived a day after an ultimatum ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... having no track record but somehow outperformed its benchmark, was allegedly ignored, according to reports. SQM is under fire for its questionable due diligence by giving a "favourable" rating to Shield. Macquarie was most recently admonished by the ...

Sequoia offloads InterPrac in $50k fire sale

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

Sequoia Financial Group has offloaded InterPrac Financial Planning for $50,000 to Conquest Investment Partners. Sequoia said the "increasing platform withdrawals for new business for remaining advisers, despite their not being involved whatsoever with ...

QIC expands private debt exposure in European infrastructure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

QIC will invest EUR30 million ($49.6m) in French aerial emergency services provider SAF Aerogroup, growing its presence in the European infrastructure debt market. SAF Aerogroup provides mission-critical aerial emergency medical, firefighting and humanitarian ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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