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Big Un finance chief's insider trading charges dropped

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... terms. The sentencing hearing is set for August 21. Big Un debuted on the ASX via a backdoor listing after acquiring Republic Gold in 2014 and was picked as a top-performing stock in 2017. Its shares were suspended from trading in February 2018 after ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... those potential risks," he says. This involved adding a natural resources manager to the fold and urging clients to keep gold and take a broader commodities exposure. The portfolio was subsequently underweight risk assets in anticipation of an attack ...

'Beware the predictions of political experts': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... the only truly consistent, reliable, safe haven is the "humble cash account". "When share markets were falling recently, gold prices were also falling. Bond prices were falling. These are traditional safe havens," he said. Pearce added that while it ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Despite a slight improvement in retirement sentiment, Challenger believes better access of financial education among older Australians, particularly regarding lifetime income stream strategies, will be beneficial to retirees. The third annual Challenger ...

AMP head of corporate pensions departs

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... Jansen reflected on his nearly four decades with AMP. "On 1 September 1986 as I walked into 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane (the Gold Tower) I had no idea how important AMP would become in my and my family's life. Over four decades many things have changed ...

AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... fixed income Eurodollar futures and the Norwegian 2 Yr Interest Rate Swap, as well as commodities futures in coffee, gas and gold. SG Hiscock head of distribution Anthony Cochran commented the collaboration with AQR will allow SG Hiscock to broaden its ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

Global markets have endured a rollercoaster ride as the conflict in the Middle East rages on, stoked by strong rhetoric from US President Donald Trump. Over the course of the long weekend Trump took to Truth Social to issue a fresh ultimatum to the ...

Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... have been relatively well behaved despite all the tensions, he was surprised by the markets' reaction to bond yields and gold. Historically big oil price shocks would mean a fall in bond yields, he said, showing an increased demand for safe-haven assets. ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... income for life," State Street Investment Management head of Australian investments Jonathan Shead said. "Australia is a gold standard, poised to build one of the best retirement systems in the world. We believe as an industry, have both the opportunity ...

Potential US recession in three years: Global insurers

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026

Most chief investment officers of global insurers believe the US will fall into a recession within the next three years, largely driven by current geopolitical turmoils, a new survey from Goldman Sachs Asset Management reveals. More professional investors ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

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

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