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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... respectively. "Both countries receive a high share of inflows that are largely outside the labour force; removing these inflows reduces population more than it reduces the workforce, so the capital stock is shared among a workforce that is only slightly ...

Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... That system is underpinned by four investment pillars. First, the fund only buys stocks on cheap valuations because that reduces their reliance on uncertain forecasts. Second, they stick with a bottom-up, not macro-driven, approach, which reduces their ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... interests duty." He is concerned, however, that a simple reference portfolio approach could water down the test if it reduces accountability for superannuation funds. "Applying an investment performance and fees test to externally directed products ...

APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026

... portfolios to which it is applied. Together, the reforms provide a more risk-sensitive, principles-based approach that reduces procyclicality in capital settings, while maintaining appropriate safeguards," APRA added. A broad set of products will be ...

AustralianSuper reduces fees on Member Direct option

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

AustralianSuper has made a raft of changes to its Member Direct option, effective March 28. Portfolio administration fees on the 'Term Deposits' and the 'Shares, ETFs and LICs' levels of access will be reduced from $180 p.a. to $150 ...

QIC partners with Wollemi Capital in new $80m investment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... waste into power, renewable natural gas fuel and fertiliser. "It's a closed loop system that returns many benefits. It reduces emissions, supports farmers, decarbonises industry and transport and boosts local jobs," Gorman said. "We're proud ...

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... measure - a measure that it knows the coalition will oppose, and that is a change to superannuation which restricts choice, reduces competition and rewards union aligned industry funds," O'Brien said. "Labor has bundled together these various measures ...

State Street boosts digital asset access with new platform

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... built on a client partnership model that ensures ongoing evolution in line with market needs and regulatory expectations, reduces complexity while opening the door to innovation in a rapidly evolving digital financial landscape." This comes as global ...

ASIC class relief for digital assets now effective

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025

... Standard that although these reliefs will reduce "regulatory hurdles", the applicable products remain limited. "ASIC's relief reduces regulatory hurdles, allowing intermediaries to offer stablecoin and wrapped-token services more easily. It also enables ...

ETF Shares reduces management fee

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025

ETF Shares has reduced the management fee for its ETFS Magnificent 7+ ETF (ASX: HUGE), effective immediately. The management fee will be cut from 0.29% to 0.19%, with ETF Shares saying the move reinforced its commitment to delivering value for Australian ...

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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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