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FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
"I think the odds are on our side." That was the message from Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the race for global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) gains historic pace. Anthropic is building the ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... financial planning, accounting and mortgage broking business Back to Back Financial Planners in Young, NSW. It is the first major move following the appointment of Nathan Jacobsen as chief operating officer in February this year. The partnership supports ...

APRA shuffles executive director lineup

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... variety of banks and insurance companies and executed a range of complex and innovative financial transactions across all the major markets. He has a broad and deep understanding of risks that entities face and manage." Diamond has also previously held ...

Blue Owl says its private credit loan books remain healthy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
US alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital, with over US$307 billion in assets under management, is not seeing any increase in defaults in its loans amid rising concerns over the health of the country's private credit sector. Speaking at the Asia ...

Potential US recession in three years: Global insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... rose from 45% expecting a US recession within three years in 2025. An economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions surpassed major concerns from last year's survey of rising inflation risks. The global survey of 434 chief investment officers and chief ...

Channel Capital adds distribution director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... transparency, and ongoing support from investment managers, the firm noted. Bunning brings more than 25 years of experience across major financial institutions, including Australian Ethical Investment, where he led the national business development team ...

Super moves: Aware Super, Future Fund, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... including OMERS. Most recently, he led private markets at AustralianSuper, where he also served as a board director of a major electricity network. 5C said his infrastructure and energy experience, including direct board-level oversight of a large power ...

Equip Super appoints acting chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... executive. "I'd like to thank Scott Cameron for his exceptional leadership over the past six years. His contribution has driven major growth and transformation at the fund. We are incredibly grateful for his leadership and the values he consistently ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... the economy is well placed to deal with global shocks. "We're well placed and well prepared with faster growth than any major advanced economy, low unemployment and solid wages growth," Chalmers said. "The Albanese government's three main economic priorities ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... deal, which will deliver benefits for both Australia and the European Union for generations to come. "This deal creates major new opportunities for Australian exporters in the European Union's massive $30 trillion economy, and will reduce costs for Australian ...