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ASX tech spend drives capex to $200m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
The ASX's capital expenditure (capex) is set to blow out to between $180 million and $200 million, primarily driven by technology costs and new product development. The new estimates have increased from the previously anticipated $160 million to $180 ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... discussion paper read. Targeting unnecessary spending, the levy will also be used for "intense scrutiny of fund-level expenditure to hold RSE licensees accountable for improving practices, reducing spending that is deemed not in members' best financial ...

Future Fund gains nearly $2bn in March quarter despite market volatility

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... welcoming him to the Future Fund," Arndt said. It follows the group's recent review of its staffing levels and expenditure, in an aim to cut costs by $10 to $15 million in the next financial year. The fund saw three members of the investment team ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... one. Nor is it cheap to make. But the tech giants are ready for the splurge. Based on prior guidance issued, capital expenditure (capex) by the large tech cohort on AI infrastructure is expected to rise to as much as US$650 billion in 2026. Individual ...

Canadian pension fund backs NEXTDC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... its long-term capital position and diversify the pool of funding. It operates 17 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 ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... Social Services found the five highest earning electorates in Australia capture more than 20% of total CGT discount expenditure. The bottom 10 electorates only capture 1.6%. In a dissenting report, the Opposition described the findings as simplistic ...

US and Israel strike Iran: What it means for investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... economy appears capable of absorbing a moderate, temporary rise in energy prices. "US growth remains robust, capital expenditure is strong, and household energy spending as a share of income is near historic lows. Corporate profit margins also remain ...

Inflation to peak in mid-2026 before it rebalances: RBA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... global companies expand infrastructure to meet the compute demand for AI expansion. "According to the latest capital expenditure survey and our liaison contacts, firms have recently upgraded their investment plans, especially in areas like utilities ...

ASIC inquiry an 'inflection' point for ASX: Lofthouse

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... declared a fully franked interim dividend per share of 101.8 cents - dipped 8.3% - will be paid on March 23. Capital expenditure guidance remains unchanged, it said, with FY26 expenditure expected to be between $170 million and $180 million, and between ...

NSW government to turn deficit into surplus of over $1bn in FY28: TCorp

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... sustainable debt position. Although there are continuing risks from the geopolitical environment, including increased expenditure, the government has been able to implement its agenda, managing expense growth and strengthening the state's revenue base ...