Weekly economic and market update – week ending 6 February, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly fell over the last week amidst increasing worries about tech valuations and overinvestment in AI, some weak US jobs data &... Read more continue reading

One in three investors poised to sell if CGT reformed

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The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has issued a stark warning that changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could trigger a wave of investor sell-offs that would deepen Australia’s... Read more continue reading

MLC bolsters corporate super team as demand grows

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Following the relaunch of its brand late last year, MLC has appointed a new Senior Manager, Corporate Growth to its corporate super team as interest in the fund’s employer offering... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF sets the agenda on liability risk at the 2026 New Zealand Liability Conference 

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ANZIIF has announced the 2026 ANZIIF New Zealand Liability Conference, its premier industry forum designed to equip insurance and finance professionals with the insights and practical capability in one of insurance’s fastest-evolving... Read more continue reading

Financial product registrations continue solid trend

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There were 445 new financial product registrations in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year according to APIR chief executive, Chris Donohoe. APIR identifies, codes and manages reference data... Read more continue reading

FAAA outlines five key recommendations in pre-Budget submission

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In its pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government, the FAAA has outlined practical measures designed to increase the number of professional financial advisers and cut red tape without compromising consumer... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA appoints Nathan Jacobsen as Chief Operating Officer

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Advice platform AZ NGA has appointed experienced financial services leader Nathan Jacobsen as Chief Operating Officer, bolstering the group’s senior leadership team as it accelerates plans to build Super firms... Read more continue reading

New ASIC Chair

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ASIC Chair Joe Longo has welcomed the appointment of Sarah Court as the agency’s incoming Chair. Mr Longo said Ms Court would bring deep regulatory expertise to the role from... Read more continue reading

Property listings lift modestly in January as market reopens for 2026

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Key Points Total national property listings rose 3.1% month-on-month in January to 216,826 dwellings, reflecting a seasonal rebound following December’s sharp contraction. Listings remain 11.0% lower year-on-year, highlighting ongoing structural... Read more continue reading

Palisade Investment Partners management transition

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Palisade has established a partnership group to support its continued growth as a leading global infrastructure and real assets manager. The partnership group comprises Palisade’s long-tenured and highly experienced senior... Read more continue reading