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Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... Truth Social to issue a fresh ultimatum to the Iranian government, threatening to wipe out the nation's energy infrastructure and bridges. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped into one, in Iran. There will be nothing like ...

Canadian pension fund backs NEXTDC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... projects. "We are delighted with this binding commitment from La Caisse, a long-term investor with deep experience in infrastructure, as further validation of our growth strategy," Scroggie said. La Caisse executive vice-president and head of infrastructure ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... mature digital asset ecosystem. As the regulatory regime goes live, firms that invest early in compliant custody infrastructure and governance will be best placed to meet expectations and support the sector's long-term development."

ASX is 'compromised' and 'lacks aspiration': Final report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... observations of the Final Report were consistent with the Interim report, and include that resilience of critical market infrastructure has been compromised to deliver high shareholder returns; governance arrangements fail to provide the necessary focus ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... their community, and beyond, for trusted advice. We see an opportunity to build on Back to Back's reputation and infrastructure to establish a regional hub that connects with other key areas." Meanwhile, Back said the group's motivation for partnering ...

Fidante shutters Ox Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... manager's two funds. Fidante launched Ox Capital in 2021, taking the role of shareholder, and distribution and infrastructure provider. Ox Capital's Dynamic Emerging Markets Fund and Emerging Markets Fund were terminated on March 27. Lai, Douglas ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... was a view a number of years ago, that blockchain as an underlying technology would be a new type of financial infrastructure that people would trade on, and we're starting to see that now," Baker said. "It is evolving, but we're certainly very ...

Potential US recession in three years: Global insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... respectively, expect to increase allocations. In private equity, insurers are primarily looking to up exposures to infrastructure and traditional private equity. Private equity secondaries also remain in favour, as 21% indicate plans to increase allocations ...

Super moves: Aware Super, Future Fund, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... the latest Global SWF report. The report said Bluff and Fisher together oversaw private equity, credit, property, infrastructure, and energy transition - areas representing around 45% of the fund's $267.4 billion in assets under management. It also ...

Magellan strengthens ranks with twin hires

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... Perpetual. Recently, Martin Farr arrived as head of operations, charged with overseeing the firm's operational infrastructure, driving efficiency, and supporting the continued evolution of its investment platform. Both report to the chief operating ...