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Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026

... themselves as digitally enabled, many still depend on paper forms, email attachments and manual processes. In some cases, rework rates on member requests can reach 70% resulting in delays and repeated interactions. Kennedy said Bravura's technology has ...

T. Rowe Price stays underweight on Australia, overweight on US

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026

... which could increase inflation volatility, regional divergence and central bank policy dispersion, creating opportunities in rates and currencies. T. Rowe Price head of global investment solutions Thomas Poullaouec said markets will continue to be driven ...

Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... spending on essential goods and services increased by 0.8%, while discretionary spending rose by 0.1%. "Rising interest rates and significantly higher fuel costs in the March month likely created an environment for more cautious consumer behaviour. This ...

Asset owners staying invested in the US: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... real estate. They remain 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 ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... generally lower because of the currency. It means the spending power of the consumer is higher. It means central banks can cut rates without worrying, and it means growth picks up and investment picks up. It's a virtuous cycle," Taylor says. About ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... weaker services activity signals slowing growth, while Australia's divergence from other economies, which are cutting rates, is supporting the Australian dollar, now at a multi-year high. "The broader takeaway is that Australia is now genuinely out ...

Deutsche Bank names head of platform sales in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... derivatives execution franchise, expand clearing sales across futures and OTC markets, as well as prime brokerage in FX and rates. Deutsche Bank said clearing is a critical part of financial market infrastructure, enabling the secure settlement of derivatives ...

Janus Henderson expands private credit offering

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... investor demand for alternative income and diversification strategies amid heightened market volatility and elevated interest rates. The two strategies being rolled out across EMEA are the Asset-Backed Opportunistic Credit Strategy and the Legal Credit ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... rising interest rate environment can challenge the feasibility of some projects. Schwartz notes while this would mean higher rates and improved credit spread for private credit players, it is important to account for the negative impact on property values. ...

HUB24 expands retirement options with TAL

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... part of their retirement income are already demonstrating more confidence in drawing down their retirement income at higher rates compared to those without lifetime income," Bransdon said. Additionally, HUB24 is aiming to launch a lifetime pension account ...

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Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO

Australian superannuation funds are increasingly turning to digital advice tools to bridge the longstanding gap between members needs and access to affordable financial guidance, according to executives at wealth technology Bravura Solutions.

Musk's $106bn fundamental-defying IPO lands on Nasdaq

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

SpaceX has raised US$75 billion ($106.8bn) in the biggest-ever stock market debut, valuing Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company at US$1.77 trillion.

Quinbrook appoints Australian lead

VINNY VUCAGO

Energy transition infrastructure investor Quinbrook has appointed Tim Horneman as region leader for Australia, formalising his responsibility for the firm's local investment activities and business operations.

Former ASFA COO joins housing fund manager

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief operating officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has joined C1 Capital Group as chief investment and operating officer.

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