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Cbus names new chief technology officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... executive leadership experience across healthcare, energy and financial services, with a keen focus on technology development and business transformation. Cbus chief executive Kristian Fok said the appointment is a pivotal one as the fund looks to modernise ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... benefits," he says. "That is indeed why we are seeing a broadening of the market rally outside tech. This is a very healthy development and once again demonstrates the benefits of diversification." However, Scarpato notes that it won't take much for ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, confirmed by both parties, has seen an immediate market reaction with oil prices dipping below US$100 for the first time since the US launched its attacks. The agreement arrived a day after an ultimatum ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
Global markets have endured a rollercoaster ride as the conflict in the Middle East rages on, stoked by strong rhetoric from US President Donald Trump. Over the course of the long weekend Trump took to Truth Social to issue a fresh ultimatum to the ...

Canadian pension fund backs NEXTDC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... data centres and reported capital expenditure of around $1.3 billion in the first half of the financial year in the development of centres across Sydney, Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur. NEXTDC said backing by La Caisse reflected the confidence on its strategically ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... this strengthens Australia's standing in the global digital economy, we urge the government to prioritise the development of its broader reforms for digital assets and tokenisation, especially the development of the stablecoin framework." CloudTech ...

REI Super names new chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... concluded in line with the board's tenure requirements. REI Super said Higgins oversaw a period of consistent growth and development of capability within the fund including a successful custody and administration transition. "The fund delivered personalised ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... to deliver the plan by June 30. This will define clear target states for ASX to fulfill its stewardship role; the development of a revised technology strategy that is aligned with the refreshed business strategy; and a capital charge of $150 million ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... key areas." Meanwhile, Back said the group's motivation for partnering with AZ NGA was for growth and to support the development of the next generation of advisers in the practice. "AZ NGA stood out because we like their people and philosophy and share ...

AGP, Muzinich & Co. debut private credit ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... credit ETF on the ASX today. The Muzinich BDC Income Fund - Active ETF (BDCI) offers exposure to US-listed business development companies (BDCs) operating in the middle-market private debt sector. AGP acts as investment manager while Muzinich & Co. is ...