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Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... 2.2% over the same period. The portfolio typically consists of about 50 ASX smaller companies that generate "predictable free cash flows", constructed with the firm's bottom-up fundamental analysis. Commenting, Spheria co-founder and co-portfolio ...

UK's Nest to invest $860m in private companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... and industrial, Nest said. It will also show a preference for companies that generate strong, recurring revenues and high free cash flows. Nest said the mandate is part of its strategy to invest 30% of its assets in private markets by 2030. "Our priority ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... This diversification is deliberate," he added. Formica said the combined group will have a strong balance sheet, significant free cash flow, and the capacity to invest in growth opportunities, which will support dividends and long-term flexibility. He ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... them at the moment. Alvia is backing established businesses adopting AI in their existing operations, where they have the free cash flow to make existing softwares effective for current users. Scarpato sees Booking Holdings and Constellation Software ...

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

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... funding solutions." Last December, Challenger helped finance ASX-listed Spark New Zealand's NZ$240 million of interest-free payment receivables, extending its presence in the country following the acquisition of a NZ$560 million residential mortgage ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... shape what comes next." Albanese said the government will assist businesses being squeezed by the conflict with interest-free loans, through the $1 billion Economic Resilience Program. He said this should help truck drivers, freight companies and fuel ...

Capstone launches back office service for self-licensed advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Capstone Financial Planning is launching a new business, focused on supporting self-licensed businesses to run and manage their own Australian financial services licence (AFSL). CapBack Licensee Solutions provides full support to self-licensed advisers ...

APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... prudential regulator, we always look for opportunities to refine our requirements. These adjustments to capital settings will free up insurers to invest in sustainable, competitively priced products that help Australians retire with greater confidenc ...

Australians lose $13.5bn by delaying retirement switch: HESTA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
Australians missed out on up to $13.5 billion in tax-free investment returns between 2017 and 2025 by not transitioning their super to the retirement phase when they became eligible, HESTA said. HESTA's latest whitepaper Make the move: guiding members ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
Legalsuper will bid farewell to its chief executive Luke Symons, who is set to become chief of Equip Super. It is also losing its chief investment officer. Symons has been named incoming chief executive of Equip Super, taking over on July 1. Last week ...