Weekly economic and market update – week ending 4 September, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets were mixed over the last week not helped by worries about rising oil prices and rising bond yields. US shares managed a... Read more continue reading

MLC Expand launches myGov guides to help advisers access critical super information

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MLC Expand, one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing super and retirement platforms, has launched a suite of practical myGov guides to help financial advisers find key super information and... Read more continue reading

Schroders Australia invests in Australian Equities capability and investment team

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Schroders Australia has announced three appointments in its flagship Australian Equities capability.  These appointments will strengthen the team’s portfolio manager bench, research and investment analytics and technology expertise. The appointments... Read more continue reading

The irresistible rise in long-term rates

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The end of forward guidance, geopolitical pressures, resilient economic activity, and growing financing needs: an explosive mix The start of the conflict in the Middle East has been the catalyst... Read more continue reading

Trust tax overhaul fixes one problem but leaves another unresolved

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CPA Australia says the Government’s exposure draft legislation on discretionary trusts, released yesterday is an improvement on the original proposal but leaves state stamp duty as the biggest remaining obstacle... Read more continue reading

Scams and governance failures dominate misconduct report

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New ASIC data released ysterday highlights the important role reports from the public play in helping ASIC identify misconduct, emerging risks and scams across Australia’s financial system. Between 1 January... Read more continue reading

APS announces Lisa George as new CEO

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Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lisa George as its next chief executive officer. Ms George will commence with APS early in the new year,... Read more continue reading

Mutual Trust strengthens national footprint with Partner appointments across Sydney and Adelaide

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Mutual Trust, Australia’s leading multi-family office, is delighted to announce two new Partners, strengthening its leadership presence across New South Wales and South Australia. Kirsten Taylor-Martin joins the firm as... Read more continue reading

Structural change is reshaping how investors think about long-term portfolios

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Investment leaders from across Australia and New Zealand’s institutional and wealth landscape will gather at the JANA Annual Conference 2026, to explore a defining challenge for institutional investors: how to... Read more continue reading

MLC Expand appoints new technology leader to accelerate platform delivery for advisers

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MLC Expand, one of Australia’s largest super and retirement platforms, has announced that Lisa Hilton has commenced as General Manager, Technology – Wrap. Based in Sydney, Lisa steps into the... Read more continue reading