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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 ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... massive $30 trillion economy, and will reduce costs for Australian consumers." Although the negotiations have concluded, the free trade agreement has not yet come into force. The Super Members Council (SMC) is urging the government to swiftly ratify ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
Over 40% of advisers agree clients in managed accounts are more confident and are less likely to act impulsively during market volatility compared with those not in managed accounts. Investment Trends' latest Managed Accounts Report, supported by State ...

AustralianSuper says no to leveraged gains, yes to stability

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... Russell, however, said the fund does not support any huge structural changes which would make it easy for funds to play "free and easy" with leveraging up the portfolio. "Talk on the contrary, we're trying to make sure that we are properly prepared ...