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FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
"I think the odds are on our side." That was the message from Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the race for global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) gains historic pace. Anthropic is building the ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
The ASX Inquiry Panel has released a damning final report into the ASX, focusing on governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group. The panel conducted more than 140 stakeholder interviews, reviewed submissions ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
AZ NGA is expanding its footprint in regional New South Wales, partnering with integrated financial planning, accounting and mortgage broking business Back to Back Financial Planners in Young, NSW. It is the first major move following the appointment ...

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 ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
Hostplus is considering allowing members using its Choiceplus platform to invest in digital assets. Through Choiceplus, members can tailor their super investments from an available set of options. Hostplus has confirmed that one such option that may ...

Another former Venture Egg adviser slapped with four-year ban

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
A Victorian financial adviser, who was supervised by Ferras Merhi of United Financial Advice and Ferras Merhi Pty Ltd (Venture Egg), has been banned for four years over inappropriate advice and deceptive conduct, including impersonating other advisers. ...

Fundamental focus necessary in volatile markets: Auscap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
The long-term drivers of return come down to dividend yield and earnings growth over time, according to Auscap Asset Management chief investment officer Tim Carleton. Speaking at the recent Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney, Carleton ...

US private credit firm swoops in to save Star

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
Star Entertainment has entered a binding commitment with US private credit fund WhiteHawk Capital Partners to refinance the group's debt. The agreement is for a three-year refinancing, covering existing obligations and providing additional liquidity ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% in the 12 months to February 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The 3.7% annual CPI inflation to February eased slightly from the 3.8% annual CPI inflation to January," ABS head of ...

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Pepper Money has rejected Challenger's "best and final" takeover offer of $2.25 per share after it slashed the offer price from $2.60 per share earlier this month. "Following its consideration of the proposal and consultation with shareholders, the ...