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Small pocket of failed measures can 'blow the entire business': Anderson

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson warned licensees to improve their control measures for authorised representatives to avoid any unintended consequences. Breaking down licensees' ...

MUFG scores administration mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... while maintaining the highest standards of governance and member service," MUFG Retirement Solutions ANZ chief executive Frank Lombardo said. "It also reinforces our commitment to growth and innovation in the Australian superannuation market, helping ...

Buyer beware: Private credit as a defensive play

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... - and that will put pressure on corporates and households." MA Financial group executive head of global credit solutions Frank Danieli said in the defensive part of a 60-40 portfolio, with the 40% being defensive and historically invested in bonds and ...

Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

With Treasury pledging a whopping $14.8 billion to boost fuel security amid the Middle East crisis, the 2026 Budget has been criticised or missing key opportunities to progress the clean energy transition. Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Strengthening Australia's ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Discretionary trusts have been slapped with a 30% minimum tax amid a slew of "fairer tax arrangements" reforms in the 2026-27 Budget to address intergenerational inequity. From 1 July 2028, Treasurer Jim Chalmers proposes to introduce the new tax that ...

ASX not in a rush to pick next chief executive: Chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

ASX chair David Clarke said the market operator does not want to rush the appointment of its next chief executive. Speaking at the Australian Shareholders' Association 2026 Investor Conference in Melbourne last week, Clarke said succession planning ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

US President Donald Trump's 'Operation Epic Fury' in the last days of February brought fixed income back into the spotlight almost overnight. As investors flew out of equities into March, fixed income was one of the chief beneficiaries of ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... noted foreign investors are traditionally more tentative to engage with the capital cities. The recent research from Knight Frank supports this, noting Sydney has become one of the favourite cities for commercial real estate among foreign investors ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... continues to be an attractive market for commercial real estate globally, attracting $18 billion in investments in 2025, Knight Frank said. According to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2026, cross-border investment in Australian commercial real estate ...

Rapid growth of UHNW population prompts management shift: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

... growth in the number of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and it's spurring a shift away from "blind" investing, Knight Frank said. According to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report 2026, Australia is currently ranked fourth globally for billionaire ...

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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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