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Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

While family offices have investment strategies down pat, the state of their succession plans paint another story, which reports suggest could undermine a seamless transfer of a vast amount of wealth. On the plus side, most family offices have a robust ...

Rest appoints head of CIO office

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

Rest has named a new head of chief investment officer (CIO) office, supporting chief investment officer Michael Clancy. Rest has appointed Andy Moser as its new head of CIO office. Clancy said Moser will support the development and execution of the ...

Asset owners staying invested in the US: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... challenged with US policy but can't ignore this important market, Morningstar said. "The path of rates and inflation is top-of-mind at the minute. We've looked through the war with Iran. We've looked through the supply shock to a large degree," ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... view on these allocations, which provide the ability to move out earlier if things do not pan out as expected. "With that in mind, we're not looking for high-octane strategies or ideas but be able to take advantage of them," he says. "Frontier markets ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

Australia's annual inflation rate eased slightly to 4.2% in the 12 months to April 2026, down from 4.6% annual inflation to March, though persistent cost pressures across the housing and energy continued to weigh on households, according to the ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon grabbed headlines last year when speaking at one of the banking giant's quarterly earnings calls. "When you see one cockroach," he told analysts, "there are probably more." The cockroach Dimon was referring ...

Behavioural constraint is costing retirees greatly: Allianz Retire+

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

The insurer found that market volatility, and inadequate savings are no longer the greatest threats to retirement outcomes, rather, it comes down to hesitancy to make the decisions retirement requires. Allianz Retire+'s The two-chapter retirement report ...

Data, compliance key to successful technology-enabled advice

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

While financial advice firms are at different stages of embracing artificial intelligence (AI), experts urge not to overlook two key areas before they go all in: data quality and compliance. Before considering anything else, a panel of technology and ...

CALI calls for government to help fund CSLR

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... "disproportionate" burden. "Risk advisers aren't a threat to Australians' savings, instead they help them access peace of mind and financial security when they need it most," Cupitt said. "The scheme is very important for victims of financial ...

Buyer beware: Private credit as a defensive play

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... invested in bonds and liquid fixed income to deliver a source of income, there are several aspects that should be top of mind when considering private credit. "How much within that 40% can I trade off liquidity in order to capture a premium return? That ...

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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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