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Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... build retirement confidence. The Lifestream Guaranteed Income strategy marks Acenda Life's entry into retirement, dubbed a modern retirement income solution that provides predictable, guaranteed income for life in unexpected events. "Our new solution ...

ASIC inquiry an 'inflection' point for ASX: Lofthouse

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
Although posting strong revenue growth in the six months to December end, the ASX's total expenses for FY26 are expected to balloon as a result of ASIC's inquiry over its governance, capability, risk management frameworks. ASX posted revenue growth ...

Helen Lofthouse to exit ASX in May

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
ASX managing director and chief executive Helen Lofthouse will leave the bourse in May. Described as a planned departure, the exchange announced after the close yesterday that Lofthouse and the board agreed now was an appropriate time for a new chief ...

Commonwealth Super Corp to consolidate legacy IT systems

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) is undergoing its biggest technology transformation in about a decade, with the fund focused on automation and improved system integration. CSC will consolidate its legacy systems to improve member experience ...

Macquarie AM to acquire Last Mile Infrastructure and Energy Assets Group

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... connections across the UK. EAG also supports UK government growth targets, facilitating new homes and businesses to connect to a modern energy system. Price said: "EAG owns and operates long-term energy infrastructure across smart meters and last-mile ...

ASX to spend $264m to modernise tech, uplift risk management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has flagged a jump of 20% in its total expenses to $264.4 million in the first half of the financial year, after it agreed to implement a package of reforms to improve its operations last year. ASX updated its ...

FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
FNZ has extended its partnership with Centric, the adviser-led investment platform of Findex, for a further five years, including a significant platform modernisation leveraging FNZ's technology. As part of the upgrade, advisers are set to benefit from ...

Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEF

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... infrastructure requires renewed attention, with the current risks already playing out and affecting societies globally. "Modern economies' critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly vulnerable to both chronic climate risks, such as sea-level ...

China's two speed economies: Which one wins?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
Fund managers are increasingly looking at China for opportunities in the high-growth sectors, as government policies tackle structural concerns in the Chinese economy. Most remain cautiously optimistic as they assess whether the new engine of the economy ...

FEATURE | Recruitment: Laying foundations

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
In 2019, then APRA chair Wayne Byres had a blunt message for superannuation funds: "Are you going to get better, or are you going to get out?" The question marked the decisive shift in the regulator's tone, making its agenda explicit: super funds ...