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ASX declares CHESS clearing services ready

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... interviews, reviewed submissions and an expert technical report of the CHESS system, undertook international benchmarking, held focus groups with ASX staff and reviewed over 10,000 documents. The key observations of the final report were consistent with ...

Partners Wealth Group unveils new identity for Partners Private

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
Partners Wealth Group (PWG) has revitalised its private markets business, Partners Private, with a new identity, as it combines its public and private markets capabilities under a single institutional-grade offering. PWG managing director Mathew Cassidy ...

Global X to expand product suite with three new ETFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... opposite of chasing short-term thematics. "Importantly, our approach is not about chasing short-term investment fads. We focus on enduring structural trends. For example, we launched Australia's first dedicated AI-themed ETF in April 2024 (GXAI), followed ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... "two-way" investment in jobs and industries, as well as strong returns for investors for both nations. The partnership will focus on policy dialogue and expertise and reducing barriers to cross-border investment and promoting strong investment settings. ...

Future Fund defends itself over staff exits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Australia's sovereign wealth fund has released a statement after reports alleging chief executive Raphael Arndt's leadership style may be forcing staff out the door. A report in the Australian Financial Review suggested some employees have described ...

K2 AM to close small cap ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... toward higher-growth and higher-return opportunities. The closure of the fund will also "streamline the product suite with a focus on fund-of-fund products and CIO advisory" and "improve overall operating efficiency," KAM said. KAM had more than $5 billion ...

UniSuper names new board member

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... makes him a strong addition to the board. "We look forward to the contribution he will make to the fund's continued focus on delivering great retirement outcomes for members," he said. "I also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the incredible ...

Tribeca Financial appoints strategic partnerships lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... coupled with his cultural, values and goals-based advice philosophy alignment made Damien a perfect fit for Tribeca. The focus, energy and early impact that he has already brought to the role are a credit to him," Watson said. Tribeca Financial recently ...

Brookfield sells minority La Trobe stake for $3bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Brookfield's private equity business has sold its significant minority stake in La Trobe Financial to Asia-focused private equity investment manager Axight for $3 billion. Brookfield owned La Trobe Financial since May 2022 and will remain the majority ...

AMP sees strong platform growth, AUM hit by volatility

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
AMP has reported its 1Q26 results, showing 45% growth in Platforms net cash flows, increasing to $1.1 billion. However net cash outflows continued for the Superannuation and Investments business, seeing $80 million in outflows - albeit this was a 26% ...