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ACCC green lights I Squared takeover of oOh!media

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... comprehensive and competitive process, the board is pleased to have reached a binding agreement with I Squared. "I Squared's focus on optimising the full value of the network aligns with the strategy of our chief executive James Taylor and our experienced ...

Active managers face selection test: Morningstar

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
The active versus passive debate is increasingly becoming a question of manager selection, with Morningstar finding the best active managers continued to generate excess returns despite passive strategies generally outperforming across most Australian ...

Why HNW investors are choosing shopping centres

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... and capitalisation rates signalling weaker tenant demand and an oversupplied market. Instead, investors are now shifting focus towards retail real estate, which Miles said generally carry better cash flows from assets like shopping centres. "[Investors] ...

ASX still falling short of RBA's expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... reset allows ASX to discharge its unique responsibilities in Australia's financial system will take sustained commitment and focus," RBA assistant governor (financial system) Brad Jones said. "This assessment highlights that, despite progress during ...

Treasury consults to improve data visibility into MISs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
Treasury has opened a consultation for managed investment schemes (MISs) to provide more data to help identify emerging risks earlier. The collapse of Shield and First Guardian highlighted gaps in regulators' visibility of the sector, which costed Australians ...

Praemium brings forward chair succession

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... level, with its current chair stepping down as the platform and portfolio administration business continues to expand its focus on high-net-worth investors and technology. Matthew Quinn will replace Barry Lewin as chair, with Lewin bringing forward his ...

Rest director for product departs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... finished a "very rewarding" tenure at the fund. "It was an enjoyable time defined by great people, purposeful work and a strong focus on Rest's members. My thanks to Andrew Lill, and Deborah Potts for the opportunities they put to me, and to the ...

Vietnam joins FTSE Russell emerging market index

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
... index provider and London Stock Exchange Group will continue working with Vietnam as it develops its capital market, with a focus on supporting international capital flows and a deeper and more resilient market.

JPMAM, QIA join forces in $28bn partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
... markets investment initiative distributing senior financing to established middle-market companies across the US, with a focus on the industrials, services, healthcare and technology sectors. The relationship is designed as a mutually beneficial framework ...

New digital asset trading platform targets HNWs, instos

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
... it better serve clients in fast-moving, 24/7 markets." The platform will be available globally, with an initial strategic focus on Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.