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Digital assets don't need new regulatory logic: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... economic substance rather than technological form. He added financial history shows regulators have repeatedly adapted to technology without abandoning foundational principles such as consumer protection, market integrity and systemic stability. "The ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... Investors said the summit will give super funds the opportunity to engage directly with global business, finance and technology leaders to identify long-term growth opportunities for members. "By seeking out global investment opportunities, Australian ...

Australians like AI, reluctant to trust it on financial decisions: Survey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... give." While trust in AI is higher among younger Australians, high-net-worth investors and more frequent users of the technology, they see confidence fall sharply when AI is used for financial decision-making. Trust in AI is weakest among older Australians ...

FNZ appoints leads for APAC, North America

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... will be responsible for strategy, client delivery and growth across Asia Pacific, as well as lead the provision of technology and dealing services. Hiom joined FNZ last September and prior to that worked at private investment firm Motive Partners and ...

National Reconstruction Fund makes $200m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... is making a $200 million hybrid note investment in ASX-listed cloud, cybersecurity, and telecoms provider Macquarie Technology Group. The NRFC said the investment is to help ensure critical digital infrastructure and information, including the data of ...

US alternative lender launches $250m income fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... private credit firm has strengthened its Australian presence with the launch of a new income fund, targeting later-stage technology companies with strong commitments from investors exceeding $250 million. Partners for Growth has launched the PFG Income ...

Betashares invests in AUD-backed stablecoin

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... building digital markets in a safe and transparent way, and the capital strengthens our ability to scale AUDM, expand our technology platform and accelerate adoption across payments, wealth and tokenised settlement markets." Betashares chief executive ...

BlackRock caps outflows on US$27bn private credit fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... million of direct lending investments from Blue Owl Capital Corporation II (OBDC II), and US$400 million from Blue Owl Technology Income Corp (OTIC). Another US$400 million came from Blue Owl Capital Corporation. BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink ...

IFM maps path for super funds to meet US infrastructure funding gap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... schools and hospitals," IFM Investors said. The asset manager said this model would benefit from the knowledge and technology transfer that experienced infrastructure investors can bring to enhance asset quality. It also recommended providing incentives ...

ASX loses $100bn as Iran war escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... 2022, if a global energy shock plays out, there may be a further rotation from interest rate-sensitive cyclical and technology sectors into more value-oriented defensives and resources."