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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 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 ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... industry to make sure we're seeing through and making good on those wishes. It is quite important." While the current focus is on being able to accommodate these bespoke needs, Brooke does believe more "off-the-shelf" products are coming. "Where ...

Capstone launches back office service for self-licensed advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... regardless of the business size. "This was my main motivation to establish CapBack - to allow self-licensed advisers the time to focus on what they do best, providing financial advice to their clients; and giving them a viable alternative to help manage ...

Iran conflict exposes 'fault line' in Australian equities: VanEck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... many investors should be watching now. He added that as market shocks work through portfolios, diversification is back in focus, particularly beyond the mega-caps. "The market sell-off linked to the outbreak of war in Iran has highlighted an uncomfortable ...

Cbus Property appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Cbus Property has announced deputy chief executive Chris Kakoufas will officially take on the top job, replacing Adrian Pozzo who is stepping down after 24 years with the business. Cbus Property said Kakoufas is stepping into the position following ...

Fidante shutters Ox Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Fidante Partners' emerging markets specialist boutique Ox Capital Management has called it quits after five years. Ox Capital principal and chief investment officer Joseph Lai said: "Following an extensive review by the Ox Capital board, the board ...

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has proposed new artificial intelligence (AI) usage rules for tax practitioners while providing tax agent services. The TPB has released draft guidance and is seeking feedback until April 21. Some of the core obligations ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... manager of investments Stuart Eliot told Financial Standard. "We will continue to assess the investment as part of our broader focus on delivering sustainable, long-term returns for members." Eliot added that the exposure is actively managed through ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... he is delighted to have Symons joining the fund. "Luke is known for his commercial discipline, strong governance, digital focus, and unwavering commitment to improving member outcomes - qualities that make him an excellent fit for Equip Super," he said. ...

Fundamental focus necessary in volatile markets: Auscap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney, Carleton said it is easier to take advantage of the big opportunities out there if investors focus on how a company performs in the long term, to counter a market where everyone is focused on day-to-day performance. Carleton ...