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Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... applications and exploration, giving investors exposure to the entire commercial stack of space." He also said the ETF can play multiple roles in a portfolio underpinned by "powerful" structural tailwinds. "The cost of reaching orbit has fallen dramatically ...

Banks gaining on private credit firms in construction lending

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... non-bank lenders both serve distinct markets, there could be emerging signs of more crossovers. "Last year banks were back in play and they're keen to regain some of their market share. Is this signalling a rebalance? Not necessarily. Both lender types ...

Janus Henderson continues PM expansion with acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... raised around $2 billion (€1.2bn) of capital across its private market strategies. Upon completion, Rantum Capital will play a central role in the build-out of Janus Henderson's pan-European private credit platform, it said. The acquisition also enhances ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... pipelines, essential services whose earnings are typically supported by regulation or long-term contracts. Aging populations may play into this picture, but in and of themselves are not the primary driver for listed infrastructure specifically." As Shaw ...

CALI seeks life insurers exemption from lead generation ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said it will argue a strong case for exemption for life insurance lead generation to not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of the financial system. The government ...

ART backs Queensland space company with $14m investment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... assets under management. QIC chief executive Kylie Rampa said the transaction highlighted the role institutional investors can play in supporting emerging Australian industries. "We proudly work alongside ART to invest in the innovation, infrastructure ...

HESTA extends decades-long partnership with J.P. Morgan

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
J.P. Morgan will continue to deliver custodial and fund services for the $102 billion super fund for a further five years, extending their partnership to more than 30 years. The reappointment followed an independent review and will see J.P. Morgan continuing ...

TAL appoints two new board members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
TAL has welcomed two new independent non-executive directors to its board. Angela Mentis and Akifumi Kai have been named the new independent non-executive directors. TAL also acknowledged the retirement of Christine Bartlett from the board, following ...

US proposes fresh tariffs on Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
The United States has proposed a fresh 12.5% tariff on Australia after the Office of US Trade Representative alleged Australia had failed to stop goods made with forced labour from entering markets. The Trump administration said Australian government ...

BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... migration successfully behind us, we have strong momentum as we move into our next phase of growth." Kline added Aboud will play an important role as BT positions for "significant shifts we're seeing in the market - from increasingly complex retirement ...