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

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... were bracing for escalation that could have choked off a fifth of global oil supply. Remove even part of that threat and capital flows back into equities at speed," he said. "Consumer discretionary will also benefit. Lower oil feeds through to gasoline ...

VFMC names head of portfolio strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... KC had a 12-year career at Frontier Advisors, where he most recently held the position of principal consultant in the capital markets and asset allocation team. His responsibilities at Frontier included providing analytical support to clients, asset ...

ASIC bans another MWL adviser

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... responsible manager. ASIC has also sought to commence proceedings against MWL former director Nicholas Maikousis and Imperial Capital Group over alleged Shield advice failures. ASIC said Lofthouse has the right to appeal the decision to the Administrative ...

Australian Ethical launches climate-focused private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... Ethical for its new Growth Opportunities Fund, a scaled, diversified portfolio of renewable energy, infrastructure, natural capital and climate tech assets. The fund aims to deliver 11-13% in returns per annum after fees and expenses over a seven-year ...

Dimon warns private credit crisis will hurt retail investors most

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... point insurance regulators will insist on more rigorous ratings or markdowns, which will likely lead to demands for more capital," Dimon said. He warned asset management firms to abide by their fiduciary responsibility to make sure the loans are suitable ...

AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
Quantitative investor AQR Capital Management has appointed SG Hiscock & Company (SGH) as its distribution partner. SGH has begun rolling out the AQR Wholesale Managed Futures Fund to sophisticated investors. The actively managed fund invests in futures ...

Challenger injects $3.7bn in BOQ, bolsters private credit book

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
Challenger has injected Bank of Queensland (BOQ) with $3.7 billion of capital via a whole-of-loan sale as it ramps up its private credit push. The $3.7 billion will be used to reduce BOQ's debt funding by about $3.4 billion and return $300 million ...

Canadian pension fund backs NEXTDC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... intends to continue pursuing subordinated notes issue in the Australian wholesale debt market to strengthen its long-term capital position and diversify the pool of funding. It operates 17 data centres and reported capital expenditure of around $1.3 ...

Minchin Moore, Edney Ryan Wealth Management merge

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... we've always worked with clients." Meanwhile, Integro Private Wealth has also announced that it is merging with Lighthouse Capital Southwest located in Bunbury, opening a new office at the region. The partnership will support Integro's focus ...

Former Macquarie Private Bank adviser joins Aura Group

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... billion in funds under management and advice. It offers investment strategies in private credit, private equity, venture capital and real estate credit.