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Macquarie AM to acquire Last Mile Infrastructure and Energy Assets Group
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has announced it will up its stake in Last Mile Infrastructure by 50%, buying out Municipal and General (M&G) infrastructure private equity investment arm Infracapital.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Hostplus extends relationship with Melbourne Storm
The industry fund is sponsoring the National Rugby League team for a further three years, saying the partnership has supported its member growth.
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February 23, 2026
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Trump taps Kevin Warsh as Fed chair
US President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), as current chair Jerome Powell's term is set to come to an end in May.
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February 09, 2026
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Government consults on victim access to child sex abusers' super
After stagnating for several years, the government has released draft legislation to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid compensating their victims.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Danish pension fund dumps US bonds
A Danish pension fund is divesting all US government bonds from February 1, citing the country's growing debt crisis.
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February 09, 2026
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Australian Unity cops fine for TMD, DDO failures
Australian Unity Funds Management (AUFM) admitted it breached design and distribution obligations (DDO) regarding its Select Income Fund and has been slapped with a $7.125 million fine by the Federal Court.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Future Fund adds $30bn to FUM
The Future Fund returned 12.4% in the 12 months to 31 December 2025, adding some $29.54 billion to funds under management (FUM), ending the year at $267.4 billion.
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February 09, 2026
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Australia stares down ESG turning point
This year promises to see aspiration meet accountability for ESG practises and responsible investing, thought leaders say.
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February 09, 2026
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Federated Hermes expands in Asia
Federated Hermes has announced its plans to open shop in Hong Kong to capitalise on Asia's “rapidly growing” wealth market.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Challenger bids for Pepper Money
Challenger is part of a consortium that is attempting to acquire ASX-listed Pepper Money, in a deal that values the non-bank lender at about $1.16 billion.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Legalsuper makes additions to leadership team
An existing member of the leadership team has been promoted, and a former CareSuper and TelstraSuper executive is joining the fund.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Member governed super boards deliver more: SMC
Superannuation funds with employer and employee representatives on their boards generate billions in additional value for members, Super Members Council (SMC) says.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Challenger results a 'headline miss'
Despite delivering a massive 369% increase in statutory NPAT, Ord Minnet analysts said the first half results still didn't hit the mark.
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February 23, 2026
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Palisade restructures, creates partnership group
Palisade Investment Partners has established a partnership group to support its growth, while its chief executive will take a step back.
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February 09, 2026
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RBA gives bleak economic outlook
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has revised its economic outlook, showing a higher unemployment rate and slowing GDP growth over 2026.
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February 23, 2026
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ASX to spend $264m on uplift
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has flagged a jump of 20% in its total expenses to $264.4 million in the first half of the financial year, after it agreed to implement a package of reforms to improve its operations last year.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Post-holiday blues drives engagement
Reviewing data collected from the past two years, HESTA found members' interaction with its Future Planner retirement tool spikes around the end of the school holidays as the working year gathers pace.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Cbus launches fresh campaign
Cbus has launched its Build your something campaign, encouraging young workers to consider their futures and eventual retirement.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention
Aged Care Steps is calling on the government, regulators and broader advice industry to enable the more effective provision of aged care advice in Australia.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Deadline approaches for Shield, First Guardian victims
A new website has launched to assist some 9000 victims who have yet to file a complaint in relation to the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds, as the deadline for some fast approaches.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
KKR splashes $603m on HMC platform
Global private equity firm KKR is injecting $603 million into HMC’s Energy Transition Platform, marking its second climate-related investment in Australia.
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February 23, 2026
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Pinnacle takes over Pacific AM
Pinnacle Investment Management will acquire the outstanding stake in Pacific Asset Management (PAM) for $418.8 million in a bid to accelerate its global private wealth footprint.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Mulino says some regulation 'not thought through'
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) released a report, Path to Prosperity: Slashing Red Tape to Unlock a Brighter Future, highlighting the increased complexity of Australia's regulatory framework.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
State Street, QNB Group partner
State Street Corporation and QNB Group have announced a strategic alliance to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar.
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February 09, 2026
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FNZ, Centric extend collab
FNZ has extended its partnership with Centric, the adviser-led investment platform of Findex, for a further five years, including a significant platform modernisation leveraging FNZ’s technology.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Rodney Forrest sent to prison
Former investment manager Rodney Forrest has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for insider trading and procuring others to trade in more than $3 million of Platinum Asset Management shares.
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February 09, 2026
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Second consult kicks off on ESG labelling
Treasury is welcoming industry feedback on the labelling of sustainable financial products, with a particular focus on retail offerings.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
FAMILY VALUES
RQI Investors chief executive Andrew Francis knows the value of hard work and meaningful relationships drive a successful business thanks to his family. Key to that success is also expressing sincere gratitude. Karren Vergara writes.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
AMP profits fall as Alexis George prepares to depart
AMP's statutory net profit took a hit as a result of the settlement of legacy class actions and its continuing business simplification process, coming in at $133 million, down from $150 million in FY24.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief
Debby Blakey is set to step down as chief executive of HESTA in the second half of this year.
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